Approval rates
Cynthia A. Minter's 78% approval rate since 2016 is at the top of the range for the Norwalk hearing office, where the 7 judges on record range from 50% to 78%. Because you are reviewing a docket of 1,863 decisions, the data provides a stable view of past outcomes. These figures reflect historical trends rather than a prediction for your specific hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Minter. 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 Minter'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 2016, the approval trend for Cynthia A. Minter has remained steady. While the record shows 1,863 decisions over this period, the annual volume has varied. The most recent data points show a continuation of this pattern, though your case-specific evidence remains the primary driver of any outcome. Understanding these trends helps you prepare for the requirements of your hearing.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Minter'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 Norwalk hearing office
Cynthia A. Minter's most recent office on record is the Norwalk hearing office, which serves the California region. This office maintains a bench of 7 judges who handle disability claims. You can expect a formal process where thorough medical documentation is essential. See the Norwalk hearing office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Norwalk
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 7 judges whose most recent office on record is the Norwalk hearing office, with approval rates on their since-2016 records ranging from 50% to 78%. Because each judge manages their courtroom differently, knowing the range of outcomes across the bench is helpful for your preparation.
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
Cynthia A. Minter's 78% approval rate since 2016 is at the upper end of the range for the 7 judges whose most recent office on record is Norwalk. Other judges at this office have since-2016 approval rates ranging down to 50%. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific expectations of this bench.
The approval rate for Cynthia A. Minter has remained generally steady across her 1,863 decisions on record. While yearly percentages have fluctuated, the data shows a consistent pattern of adjudication. If you are concerned about how these trends affect your case, an attorney can help you evaluate your evidence.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration uses a random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges. Since you cannot choose your judge, focusing on the quality of your medical evidence is the best way to prepare. An attorney can help you ensure your file is complete.
A judge's approval rate is a probability cloud based on past decisions, not a guarantee of your specific outcome. While Cynthia A. Minter has a 78% approval rate since 2016, every case is decided on its own merits and evidence. An attorney can help you ensure your file is complete and ready for the hearing.
