Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at consistent timeframes. The data shows Mary Lohr's performance across 4,063 decisions on record since 2016, which you can measure against the 43% to 80% range of her peers at the Akron OH office. In the most recent reporting period, her 62% approval rate stands 9 points above the office average of 53%.
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 Lohr'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
Since January 2016, your judge's approval rate has remained relatively steady. While the rate has fluctuated year-over-year, the most recent fiscal year-to-date figure of 62% aligns with her established history. This consistency suggests a stable approach to case review over the last decade.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Lohr'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 Akron OH hearing office
Mary Lohr's most recent office on record is the Akron OH hearing office, with decisions there through July 2026. This office maintains a bench of 13 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. With an office-wide latest-period approval rate of 53%, you can expect a review of your medical evidence and vocational history.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Akron OH
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 13 judges whose most recent office on record is the Akron OH office. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 43% to 80% 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 Lohr has an approval rate of 59% on record since 2016. This places her within the 43% to 80% range observed among the 13 judges whose most recent office on record is the Akron OH hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare your case for this specific bench.
Mary Lohr's approval rate has remained steady, with a 59% rate on record since 2016. While yearly fluctuations occur, her most recent performance of 62% is consistent with her long-term pattern. A qualified attorney can help you understand how these trends may relate to your specific claim.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to ensure efficiency. Because you cannot select your judge, it is important to be prepared for any outcome with the help of an experienced attorney.
An approval rate is a summary of past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. While Mary Lohr's 59% rate on record since 2016 provides context, the strength of your medical evidence remains the most critical factor. An attorney can help you gather the necessary documentation to build a strong case.
