Approval rates
Judge Lindsay maintains a lifetime approval rate of 42%, calculated from a docket of 10,510 lifetime decisions. When compared to the latest reporting period, his rate remains distinct from the Shreveport Hearing Office average of 65% and the national average of 58%. These figures provide a statistical baseline for understanding his courtroom history, though they do not predict the outcome of your specific case.
Office- and national-level breakdowns of fully favorable vs denial rates aren't currently published by SSA in the per-office disposition data. The judge's own breakdown is the detail we have today.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Lindsay'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
Over his 4-year tenure, Judge Lindsay has demonstrated a consistent decision-making pattern. His annual approval rates have fluctuated between 39% and 45%, showing a steady approach to case evaluation. While his recent performance remains lower than the broader office average, this stability allows for predictable preparation. His approach to evidence and testimony has remained largely uniform throughout his time on the bench.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Lindsay'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.
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Free Benefits ReviewAbout the Shreveport hearing office
The Shreveport Hearing Office serves a wide population across Louisiana, managing a high volume of disability claims. With a bench of 6 judges, the office maintains an office-wide approval rate that reflects the diverse nature of the cases heard in this region. You can expect a formal process focused on detailed medical documentation and vocational testimony. You may visit the Shreveport Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges at this hearing office
The Social Security Administration assigns cases to judges using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning your assignment is effectively random. Across the Shreveport Hearing Office, lifetime approval rates for the bench range from 42% to 79%. Because you cannot choose your judge, focus on the strength of your medical evidence. The guidance for your hearing remains the same regardless of which judge you are assigned.
Your odds change dramatically with a lawyer
SSDI hearing approval rates — represented vs. on your own
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.