Approval rates
The approval rate for Jennifer M. Long is based on 353 decisions on record since 2016. This figure provides a baseline for understanding how this judge has evaluated cases in the past. When compared to the broader bench at the Washington hearing office, where approval rates range from 29% to 85% for judges with records since 2016, this data helps contextualize your hearing process.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Long. 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 Long'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
The approval rate for Jennifer M. Long stands at 63% across 353 decisions on record since 2016. The data shows a steady pattern throughout the recorded period, reflecting consistent evaluation standards. Because the SSA assigns cases through a workload-balancing algorithm, the specific judge assigned to your case is essentially random. This pattern provides a look at past outcomes rather than a guarantee of future results.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Long'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 Washington hearing office
Jennifer M. Long's most recent office on record is the Washington hearing office, which serves the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. This office maintains a bench of 33 judges whose most recent records are tied to this location. You can expect a formal administrative process focused on the medical and vocational evidence presented in your file.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Washington
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 33 judges whose most recent office on record is the Washington hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 29% to 85% on their records since 2016. Because each judge brings a unique perspective to the hearing room, understanding the range of outcomes across the office is helpful for your preparation.
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
Jennifer M. Long has an approval rate of 63% on her 353 decisions on record since 2016. This sits within the broader range of 29% to 85% seen among the 33 judges whose most recent office on record is the Washington hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
The approval rate for Jennifer M. Long has remained steady at 63% across her 353 decisions on record since 2016. This consistency suggests a stable approach to evaluating your disability claim. An attorney can help you understand how your evidence will be viewed.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, which ensures that assignments remain random and impartial. Your focus should be on building a strong case with your attorney regardless of the judge assigned.
An approval rate is a probability cloud from past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. While Jennifer M. Long has approved 63% of cases on record since 2016, every case is unique and depends on the specific medical evidence you provide. An attorney can help you understand how to present your case effectively.
