Approval rates
The approval rate for Larry C. Marcy is based on 2,549 decisions on record since January 2016. When compared to the 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Fort Worth hearing office, the approval-rate range spans from 32% to 63%. These figures reflect historical patterns rather than individual case outcomes.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Marcy. 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 Marcy'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
Larry C. Marcy's approval rate has varied across the 2,549 decisions on record since January 2016. After an approval rate of 55% in 2016, the figures were 67% in 2017, 68% in 2018, 63% in 2019, 59% in 2020, and 77% in 2021. These yearly fluctuations are common in disability case dockets.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Marcy'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 Fort Worth hearing office
Larry C. Marcy's most recent office on record is the Fort Worth hearing office, as of September 2021. This office serves claimants in the Texas region. You can expect a formal hearing process where your medical documentation and testimony are reviewed to determine your eligibility for benefits.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Fort Worth
The Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly. There are 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Fort Worth hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 32% to 63% on their since-2016 records. Your preparation remains consistent regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
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
Larry C. Marcy has an approval rate of 63% across 2,549 decisions on record since January 2016. This is at the higher end of the 32% to 63% range observed among the 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Fort Worth hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for this judge's specific bench.
Yes, the approval rate for Larry C. Marcy has fluctuated between 2016 and 2021, reaching a high of 77% in 2021. An attorney can help you evaluate how your case evidence aligns with these patterns.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration uses an automated workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned to your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and testimony to determine if you meet the criteria for disability. You will likely be asked questions about your work history and how your impairments prevent you from performing daily tasks. An attorney can help you prepare for the questions you might face during your hearing.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. While Larry C. Marcy has an approval rate of 63% since 2016, your individual results depend on the strength of your medical evidence and your testimony. An attorney can help you ensure your case is as strong as possible before your hearing date.
