Approval rates
The approval rate for Gerald Meyr is based on 3,013 decisions on record since 2016. This data provides a statistical view of how cases have been decided in the past, allowing for a comparison against the broader bench at the St Louis Hearing Office. With 20 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, the approval-rate range spans from 30% to 78%.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Meyr. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 26, 2025. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Meyr'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
Since January 2016, Gerald Meyr has issued 3,013 decisions. His yearly approval trend has fluctuated, showing a peak of 61% in 2017 before settling into a more moderate range in recent years. While the rate has held steady, the variations from year to year highlight the importance of the specific evidence presented in your file.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Meyr'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 Louis hearing office
Gerald Meyr's most recent office on record is the St Louis Hearing Office, which serves you across Missouri. This office maintains a bench of 20 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a standard hearing process focused on the medical and vocational evidence in your file.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is St Louis
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 20 judges whose most recent office on record is the St Louis Hearing Office, with approval rates ranging from 30% to 78%.
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
Gerald Meyr has an approval rate of 53% across 3,013 decisions on record since 2016. This places him within the 30% to 78% range observed among the 20 judges whose most recent office on record is the St Louis Hearing Office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
Gerald Meyr's approval rate has seen fluctuations since 2016, starting at 57% and moving through various levels before reaching his current record of 53%. These yearly shifts are common and often reflect changes in the types of cases or evidence presented. An 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, making the assignment process random. Because you cannot choose your judge, it is important to focus on building a strong case that can succeed regardless of who is assigned. An attorney can help you prepare your case.
An approval rate is a probability cloud based on past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. While Gerald Meyr has approved 53% of cases on record since 2016, your outcome depends on the unique medical and vocational evidence you provide. An attorney can help you ensure your case is prepared to meet the necessary legal standards.
