Approval rates
The approval rates for Trina Moore reflect 3,156 decisions on record since 2017. When evaluating these figures, compare your judge's performance against the broader bench at the Jersey City office, where since-2016 approval rates for judges range from 44% to 79%. In the most recent reporting period, your judge maintained a 66% approval rate, which sits 1 point above the office average of 65%.
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 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 rate for Trina Moore has fluctuated since 2017. After an initial period of high approval in 2017, the rate declined through 2022 before showing signs of recovery. The latest reporting period shows a 66% approval rate, which differs from the 49% average observed over the entire record.
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 Jersey City hearing office
Trina Moore's most recent office on record is the Jersey City Hearing Office. This office maintains a bench of 11 judges who handle disability claims. The office-wide approval rate in the latest period was 65%, providing a benchmark for the local judicial environment.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Jersey City
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 11 judges whose most recent office on record is the Jersey City office. Approval rates across this bench vary, ranging from 44% to 79% on their respective records since 2016.
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
Trina Moore has an approval rate of 49% on record since 2017. This places her within the range of 44% to 79% observed among the 11 judges whose most recent office on record is the Jersey City office. An attorney can help you understand how these local trends might impact your specific case.
Yes, the approval rate for Trina Moore has varied over time, starting at 95% in 2017 and reaching 66% in the most recent reporting period. These shifts are common in SSDI dockets. A qualified attorney can help you prepare for a hearing regardless of these historical trends.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is vital to have an attorney who can help you prepare for any judge at the Jersey City office.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You will likely be asked about your work history and how your impairments limit your daily activities. Having an attorney can help you organize your medical records and prepare your testimony for the hearing.
The 49% approval rate for Trina Moore represents a summary of past decisions and is not a prediction of your outcome. Every case is unique, and the strength of your medical evidence is the most important factor in your hearing. An attorney can help you evaluate your case and ensure your evidence is presented clearly.
