Approval rates
The 63% approval rate for Mary S. Lassy is based on 275 decisions on record since 2016. Among the 6 judges whose most recent office on record is Paducah, approval rates range from 40% to 65%.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Lassy. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 30, 2016. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Lassy's docket. Annual rates fluctuate with the mix of cases SSA assigns; the longer-run pattern is more informative than any single year.
Decision pattern
Mary S. Lassy decided 275 cases on record between January 2016 and September 2016, with an approval rate of 63%. This record reflects the judge's activity during that specific period.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Lassy's bench. Judge-specific preparation guidance requires a corpus of public Appeals Council decisions involving each judge, which we haven't built yet.
- Bring a clean treating-physician record. Longitudinal primary-care or specialist notes spanning the disability period, with consistent symptom documentation, are typically the strongest evidence at hearing. A single month's records usually aren't enough.
- Don't rely on consultative exams alone. If your medical evidence is built primarily around a one-time CE finding, expect detailed questioning. Supplement with treating-source statements where possible.
- Prepare for daily-activity questions. Have honest, specific answers about a typical day. Answers that conflict with the medical record (in either direction) tend to hurt credibility.
- Expect transferable-skills probing. A vocational expert will usually testify about jobs available to someone with your limitations. Your representative should be prepared to cross-examine.
About the Paducah hearing office
The most recent SSA record for Mary S. Lassy is at the Paducah hearing office, dated September 2016. There are 6 judges whose most recent office on record is this location.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Paducah
There are 6 judges whose most recent office on record is Paducah. Their approval rates range from 40% to 65% on their records since 2016.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
Frequently asked questions
Mary S. Lassy has an approval rate of 63% on record since 2016, which sits within the 40% to 65% range of the 6 judges whose most recent office on record is Paducah. An attorney can help you prepare your case for your hearing.
The 63% approval rate for Mary S. Lassy is based on 275 decisions on record since 2016. An attorney can help you evaluate how these historical trends might relate to your specific medical evidence.
No. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm. You cannot choose your judge, but an attorney can help you prepare for the hearing process regardless of the assignment.
A hearing is a formal proceeding where you, your attorney, and potentially a vocational or medical expert answer questions from the judge. The judge reviews your medical records and testimony to determine if you meet the criteria for disability. An attorney can help you organize your evidence to ensure the judge has a clear picture of your limitations.
An approval rate reflects past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. While Mary S. Lassy has a 63% approval rate on record since 2016, the outcome of your case depends on the strength of your medical evidence and your testimony. An attorney can help you build the strongest possible case for your hearing.
