Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at consistent timeframes. The 48% approval rate for Aaron M. Morgan covers all decisions on record since 2016, while the latest-period figures provide a snapshot of recent activity. When reviewing these metrics, consider that the docket size of 821 decisions provides a stable baseline for analysis. These aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual 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 Morgan'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 Aaron M. Morgan has fluctuated across the 821 decisions on record since January 2016. The most recent data shows a 51% approval rate for the latest period. This recent figure reflects a shift compared to the overall average on record.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Morgan'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 New York Varick hearing office
Aaron M. Morgan's most recent office on record is the New York Varick hearing office, with the last recorded decision there in July 2026. This office maintains a bench of 10 judges. The office-wide latest-period approval rate is 66%. You can expect a formal hearing process where evidence quality is the primary factor in the decision.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is New York Varick
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 10 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. Approval rates for this bench range from 48% to 85% based on their records since 2016. For preparation purposes, the guidance is the same regardless of which judge you are assigned.
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
Aaron M. Morgan has a 48% approval rate on record since 2016, which is at the lower end of the 48% to 85% range observed among the 10 judges whose most recent office on record is New York Varick. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this judge's bench.
The approval rate has fluctuated over the years, with a 51% approval rate in the latest reporting period compared to the 48% average since 2016. If you are concerned about how these trends might affect your claim, an attorney can help you review your case strategy.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases randomly to ensure efficiency. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and hears testimony. Having an attorney can help you organize your records and prepare for the questions you may face during the hearing.
Approval rates are statistical summaries of past decisions and do not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Your case's success depends on the medical evidence and documentation you provide. An attorney can help you ensure your evidence is as strong as possible.
