Approval rates
Evaluating a judge's history requires looking at the data in context. The 39% approval rate for Timothy J. Malloy reflects a volume of 1,914 decisions on record since 2016. This figure sits within the 27% to 56% range observed among the 13 judges whose most recent office on record is the Milwaukee hearing office.
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 24, 2021. 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 approval trend for Timothy J. Malloy shows a steady pattern across the years on record starting in 2016. After reaching 38% in 2016 and 42% in 2017, the annual approval rate fluctuated before reaching 35% in 2021. With 1,914 total decisions on record, this data provides a view of how the judge has handled cases over the five-year window.
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 Milwaukee hearing office
Timothy J. Malloy's most recent office on record is the Milwaukee hearing office. This office maintains a bench of 13 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can see the Milwaukee hearing office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 27% to 56% on their since-2016 records.
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
Timothy J. Malloy has an approval rate of 39% across 1,914 decisions on record since 2016. This places the judge within the 27% to 56% range of the 13 judges whose most recent office on record is the Milwaukee hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
The approval rate for Timothy J. Malloy has moved from 38% in 2016 to 35% in 2021. The overall pattern remains consistent over the 1,914 decisions on record. A qualified attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges, ensuring that assignments are random. Because you cannot choose your judge, an attorney can help you prepare a strong case regardless of who is assigned.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You will likely answer questions about your work history and physical or mental limitations. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical records to ensure the judge has the best information.
The 39% approval rate for Timothy J. Malloy is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the strength of your medical evidence is the most important factor in a favorable decision. An attorney can help you evaluate your case and prepare for your hearing.
