Approval rates
When evaluating your claim, it is helpful to look at how a judge's approval rate compares to the broader bench. The 50% approval rate for Camille Monahan is based on 738 decisions on record since November 2023. This figure sits within the 44% to 80% range observed among the 14 judges whose most recent office on record is the Memphis hearing office.
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 Monahan'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 approval rate for Camille Monahan has shown some fluctuation since November 2023. After an approval rate of 48% in 2024, the rate rose to 53% in 2025, before settling at 48% during the partial 2026 fiscal year. These 738 decisions on record provide a clear view of recent activity. The latest period approval rate of 51% remains close to the overall average, suggesting a consistent approach to case evaluation.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Monahan'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 Memphis hearing office
Camille Monahan's most recent office on record is the Memphis hearing office, which serves claimants across Tennessee. This office maintains a bench of 14 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. The office-wide latest-period approval rate is 55%, providing context for the local hearing environment.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Memphis
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 14 judges whose most recent office on record is the Memphis hearing office, and 7 of them decided cases here in the latest file through July 2026. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 44% to 80% on their 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
Camille Monahan has an approval rate of 50% based on 738 decisions on record since November 2023. This falls within the 44% to 80% range of approval rates for the 14 judges whose most recent office on record is the Memphis hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
The approval rate for Camille Monahan has fluctuated slightly, moving from 48% in 2024 to 53% in 2025, and 48% in the partial 2026 fiscal year. These variations are common in SSDI dockets and may reflect changes in the types of cases assigned. An attorney can help you understand how these patterns might relate to your specific medical evidence.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is vital to focus on building a strong case regardless of who is assigned to your hearing. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You will likely be questioned about your work history, daily limitations, and the severity of your impairments. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and ensure your medical evidence is presented effectively.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. While Camille Monahan has approved 50% of cases on record since November 2023, every claim is unique. An attorney can help you evaluate the strengths of your case and prepare for the hearing process.
