Approval rates
The approval rates for Jeffery D. Morgan are calculated based on his total decisions on record since 2016. When comparing his performance to the local bench, the range of approval rates among the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the New Orleans hearing office spans from 38% to 85%. These figures provide a statistical baseline for the office. 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
Since 2016, your judge's approval rate has shown a varied trend, beginning at 28% and reaching 46% in the most recent partial fiscal year. With 3,415 decisions on record, the data reflects a pattern that has fluctuated over the last decade. While the latest reporting period shows a 46% approval rate, this is a snapshot of recent activity. This recent uptick may reflect changes in case mix or evidence quality.
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 Orleans hearing office
The most recent office on record for Jeffery D. Morgan is the New Orleans hearing office, with the last recorded decision dated July 2026. This office serves claimants across the region and maintains a bench of 17 judges. The office-wide approval rate in the latest reporting period was 49%. You can see the New Orleans hearing office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is New Orleans
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the New Orleans hearing office, and 6 of them decided cases in the latest file from July 2026. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 38% to 85%.
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
Jeffery D. Morgan has an approval rate of 38% since 2016. Among the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the New Orleans hearing office, approval rates range from 38% to 85%. An attorney can help you understand how to present your evidence effectively for this specific bench.
Yes, the approval rate for Jeffery D. Morgan has fluctuated over time, starting at 28% in 2016 and reaching 46% in the most recent partial fiscal year. These shifts are common and often depend on the complexity of the cases assigned. A qualified attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths regardless of these trends.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because you cannot influence the assignment, it is important to be prepared for the hearing process with professional legal guidance. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. Having an attorney can help you organize your medical evidence and prepare for these questions.
The approval rate for Jeffery D. Morgan is a statistical observation of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific case. Every claim is unique, and the quality of your medical evidence is the most important factor in a favorable decision. An attorney can help you build a strong case tailored to your specific health conditions.
