Approval rates
The 76% approval rate for C. F. Moore represents 1,216 decisions on record since 2017. This figure sits within the range of 21% to 76% observed among the 18 judges whose most recent office on record is the Dallas Downtown hearing office. These aggregate rates reflect past decisions rather than predictions for your specific hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Moore. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 25, 2020. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Moore'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 trend for C. F. Moore shows variation across the 1,216 decisions on record since 2017. The rate was 83% in 2017, 68% in 2018, 78% in 2019, and 80% in 2020. These shifts reflect the judge's decision-making over the recorded period.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Moore'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 Dallas Downtown hearing office
C. F. Moore's most recent office on record is the Dallas Downtown hearing office, with decisions there through September 2020. This office maintains a bench of 18 judges whose most recent records are tied to this location. You can expect a standard administrative hearing process focused on your medical evidence and vocational testimony.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Dallas Downtown
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 18 judges whose most recent office on record is the Dallas Downtown hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 21% to 76%. While the specific judge matters, the core requirements for proving your disability remain consistent across the bench.
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
C. F. Moore has an approval rate of 76% on record since 2017. This is at the high end of the 21% to 76% range observed among the 18 judges whose most recent office on record is the Dallas Downtown hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
Yes, the approval rate for C. F. Moore has fluctuated over the 1,216 decisions on record since 2017. The rate moved from 83% in 2017 to 68% in 2018, before rising to 80% by 2020. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases randomly. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be questioned about your daily limitations and work history by the judge or a vocational expert. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions to ensure your case is presented clearly.
The 76% approval rate for C. F. Moore is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the quality of your medical evidence is the most important factor in a favorable decision. An attorney can help you evaluate your evidence and prepare for your hearing.
