Approval rates
The 33% approval rate for Barbara C. Marquardt reflects all decisions on record since 2016. You can compare this against the 18% to 70% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is San Antonio. These figures provide a statistical baseline for the office's bench.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Marquardt. 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 Marquardt'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 33% approval rate for Barbara C. Marquardt is based on 258 decisions on record since 2016. Because the data window for this judge concludes in 2016, the record reflects a specific period of activity at the San Antonio office. This rate provides a look at past decision-making patterns to help you prepare for the evidentiary requirements of your own hearing.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Marquardt'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 San Antonio hearing office
Barbara C. Marquardt's most recent office on record is the San Antonio hearing office. With 23 judges whose most recent office on record is this location, the office maintains a diverse bench with varying approval patterns. You can see the San Antonio Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is San Antonio
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 23 judges whose most recent office on record is the San Antonio hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 18% to 70% on their since-2016 records. While these rates vary, the procedural requirements for your hearing remain consistent across the 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
Barbara C. Marquardt has a 33% approval rate on record since 2016. This sits within the 18% to 70% range observed among the 23 judges whose most recent office on record is San Antonio. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
The data for Barbara C. Marquardt covers the period ending in September 2016, during which the judge maintained a 33% approval rate across 258 decisions. Because this record is limited to that timeframe, it represents a fixed historical pattern. A qualified attorney can help you understand how this history might relate to your current case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Since you cannot choose your judge, focusing on the strength of your medical evidence is the most effective way to prepare. An attorney can help you gather the necessary documentation.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be questioned about your work history and physical or mental limitations. Having an attorney can help you organize your evidence and prepare for the questions you will face.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the quality of your medical documentation is the primary factor in a judge's decision. An attorney can help you evaluate your case and ensure your evidence is presented effectively.
