Approval rates
Neil Morholt maintains a 50% approval rate on the 3,280 decisions recorded since 2017. This sits within the 34% to 80% range of the 10 judges whose most recent office on record is the Las Vegas Hearing Office. These aggregate rates describe past decisions rather than predicting the outcome of your specific 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 Morholt'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 Neil Morholt has remained relatively steady since 2017. After starting at 41% in 2017, the rate fluctuated before reaching 50% in the most recent reporting period. This consistent pattern reflects a stable approach to case evaluation over the years on record.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Morholt'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 Las Vegas hearing office
The Las Vegas Hearing Office is the most recent office on record for Neil Morholt as of July 2026. This office manages a diverse caseload with a bench of 10 judges who have recorded decisions since 2016. You can expect a formal hearing process where the quality of your evidence is the primary factor in the decision.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Las Vegas
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning your judge assignment is effectively random. There are 10 judges whose most recent office on record is the Las Vegas Hearing Office. Approval rates among this bench vary, ranging from 34% to 80%.
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
Neil Morholt has a 50% approval rate on record since 2017. This falls within the 34% to 80% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is the Las Vegas Hearing Office. An attorney can help you understand how to present your medical evidence to meet the specific standards of this bench.
His approval rate has moved from 41% in 2017 to 50% in the most recent reporting period. While these trends provide context, they do not dictate the outcome of your specific hearing. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of these historical fluctuations.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, making the assignment process effectively random. Because you cannot control who hears your case, focusing on the strength of your medical evidence with an attorney is the best way to prepare.
An SSDI hearing is a non-adversarial proceeding where the judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You will likely be asked about your work history, daily limitations, and symptoms. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions to ensure your testimony is clear and consistent.
The 50% approval rate for Neil Morholt is a statistical reflection of past decisions and not a prediction for your hearing. Every case is unique, and the quality of your medical documentation is the most important factor in a favorable outcome. An attorney can help you gather the necessary evidence to support your claim.
