Approval rates
The 60% approval rate for Raymond J. Malloy reflects all decisions on record since 2016, which we measure against the 24% to 88% range observed among the bench of 20 judges whose most recent office on record is Dallas North. These figures provide a statistical baseline for your hearing preparation. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Malloy. 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 Malloy'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 60% approval rate for Raymond J. Malloy is based on 320 decisions on record since 2016. During the 2016 data window, the approval rate remained at 60%. This consistency provides a clear view of the judge's historical decision-making pattern. Because the data reflects a stable trend, it serves as an indicator of past outcomes rather than a projection of future results.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Malloy'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 Dallas North hearing office
Raymond J. Malloy's most recent office on record is the Dallas North hearing office, with decisions there through September 2016. This office serves you across the region, and its bench of 20 judges reflects a wide spectrum of historical approval rates. You can expect a standard hearing process focused on the medical evidence supporting your claim.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Dallas North
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is essentially random. There are 20 judges whose most recent office on record is Dallas North, with approval rates ranging from 24% to 88% on their since-2016 records. While these statistics vary, the fundamental requirements for proving disability remain consistent across the entire bench.
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
Raymond J. Malloy has a 60% approval rate on record since 2016. This sits within the 24% to 88% range observed among the 20 judges whose most recent office on record is Dallas North. An attorney can help you prepare your case for the specific standards of this bench.
The approval rate for Raymond J. Malloy has held at 60% based on the 320 decisions on record since 2016. This consistency suggests a stable pattern in how the judge has evaluated evidence. An attorney can help you understand how this history might relate to your specific claim.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is vital to be prepared for any judge by having a strong, evidence-based case. An attorney can help you prepare.
The 60% approval rate for Raymond J. Malloy is a historical statistic, not a guarantee of how your specific hearing will conclude. Your outcome depends primarily on the medical evidence and testimony you present. An attorney can help you gather the necessary documentation to build the strongest possible case.
