Approval rates
The approval rate for Gordan Momcilovic is based on 3,913 decisions on record since 2016. When comparing this to the broader bench, the judge's record falls within the 18% to 70% range observed among the 23 judges whose most recent office on record is the San Antonio hearing office. In the most recent reporting period, the judge's 17% approval rate contrasts with the 52% office-wide average. These figures reflect historical patterns rather than specific predictions for your hearing.
Office- and national-level breakdowns of fully favorable vs denial rates aren't currently published by SSA in the per-office disposition data. The judge's own breakdown is the detail we have today.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Momcilovic'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 rate for Gordan Momcilovic has fluctuated, starting at 34% and reaching 17% in the most recent fiscal year to date. With 3,913 total decisions on record, the data reflects a consistent volume of activity over the past decade. These shifts often correlate with changes in case complexity or the specific evidence presented in your hearing.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Momcilovic'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
The San Antonio hearing office maintains a bench of 23 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. The office-wide approval rate for the latest period stands at 52%. You can see the San Antonio hearing office page for the full roster of judges.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is San Antonio
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning your judge assignment is random. There are 23 judges whose most recent office on record is the San Antonio hearing office, 17 of whom decided cases in the latest file through July 2026. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 18% to 70% on their since-2016 records.
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
Gordan Momcilovic has an approval rate of 20% on record since 2016. This sits within the 18% to 70% range of approval rates for the 23 judges whose most recent office on record is the San Antonio hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare your case for this specific bench.
The approval rate for Gordan Momcilovic has fluctuated over the years, beginning at 34% in 2016 and reaching 17% in the most recent fiscal year to date. These variations are common and often reflect changes in the types of cases assigned or the evidence provided. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency, making the assignment process random. Regardless of your assigned judge, an attorney can help you prepare your case.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be questioned about your work history and how your impairments limit your daily activities. An attorney can help you present your evidence clearly during this process.
The 20% approval rate for Gordan Momcilovic on record since 2016 is a statistical observation of past outcomes, not a prediction for your specific hearing. Your case outcome depends primarily on the medical evidence and vocational factors you present. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and prepare accordingly.
