Approval rates
The 56% approval rate for Daniel Myers reflects all 2,980 decisions on record since 2016. This can be measured against the 39% to 80% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is Sacramento. These aggregate rates describe past decisions rather than predicting the outcome of your specific hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Myers. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 29, 2023. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Myers'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 Daniel Myers has varied since 2016, starting at 48% and reaching a peak of 66% in 2020 before settling at 58% in 2023. This trend across 2,980 decisions on record illustrates how the judge's approach has evolved over the last several years. While the yearly figures fluctuate, the overall pattern remains consistent with the judge's long-term average.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Myers'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 Sacramento hearing office
The Sacramento hearing office is the most recent office on record for Daniel Myers as of September 2023. There are 20 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can see the Sacramento hearing office page for the full roster of judges.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Sacramento
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 20 judges whose most recent office on record is Sacramento, and their approval rates since 2016 range from 39% to 80%. Because this variation exists, understanding the broader bench is a standard part of case preparation.
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
Daniel Myers has a 56% approval rate on record since 2016. This sits within the 39% to 80% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is Sacramento. An attorney can help you understand how to prepare your evidence for this specific bench.
The approval rate for Daniel Myers has fluctuated over time, moving from 48% in 2016 to 58% in 2023. These shifts across 2,980 decisions on record are common as case types and evidence standards evolve. A qualified attorney can help you evaluate how these trends might relate to your specific claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges at the Sacramento hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the hearing regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and hears testimony. You will likely be asked questions about your work history and how your impairments limit your daily activities. Working with an attorney can help you feel more prepared for the questions you will face.
A judge's approval rate is a historical statistic, not a guarantee of how they will rule on your specific claim. While Daniel Myers has a 56% approval rate on record since 2016, your outcome depends primarily on the medical evidence you present. An attorney can help you build a strong case to present at your hearing.
