Approval rates
This table displays the approval rate for John D. McNamee-Alemany based on 1,939 decisions on record since 2016. This figure is compared against the range of the 5 judges who decided cases at this office in SSA's latest file, which spans from 51% to 69% on their since-2016 records. These statistics provide a broad view of past activity at the office.
Judge McNamee-Alemany is not in SSA's latest disposition file, so there is no 12-month figure. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 24, 2021. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Judge McNamee-Alemany isn't in SSA's latest disposition file, so the judge comparison tool, which compares active judges over the same 12 months, leaves them out.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge McNamee-Alemany'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
John D. McNamee-Alemany's approval rate shows variation across the period from 2016 through 2021. The rate began at 85% in 2016 and reached 90% in 2020 before concluding at 89% in 2021. Over these 1,939 decisions, the annual approval percentage fluctuated between a low of 78% and a high of 90%.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge McNamee-Alemany'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 St Petersburg Fl OHO hearing office
The St Petersburg FL OHO serves you in Florida and is part of the regional SSA network. There are 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. You can expect a standard hearing process governed by federal regulations.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is St Petersburg Fl OHO
SSA assigns cases to judges using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. Approval rates vary across the office's bench, with the 5 judges who decided cases here in SSA's latest file ranging from 51% to 69% on their since-2016 records. There are 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this one.
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
John D. McNamee-Alemany's 83% approval rate on record through 2021 sits above the 51% to 69% range seen among the 5 judges currently active in SSA's latest file at this office. An attorney can help you understand how these differences might impact your hearing strategy.
The judge's approval rate fluctuated between 78% and 90% over the period from 2016 through 2021. While the rate saw some movement, it remained consistently high throughout the record. An attorney can help you prepare your case for the hearing.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. SSA assigns cases to judges using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. An attorney can help you prepare for the hearing regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
The 83% approval rate reflects the judge's past decisions and is not a prediction for your specific hearing. The outcome of your case depends primarily on the medical evidence and documentation you provide. An attorney can help you ensure your case is fully prepared for the hearing.
