Approval rates
The judge's approval rate on record since 2016 is 45%. In the most recent reporting period, the judge's approval rate was 43%, compared to the office-wide rate of 55%. These figures reflect past performance and do not guarantee the outcome of your 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 Narvil'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 December 2016, the judge has issued 3,789 decisions. Yearly approval rates have fluctuated, moving from 46% in 2017 to 52% in 2024, and 43% in the most recent partial fiscal year. These variations reflect the specific mix of cases assigned to the judge over time.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Narvil'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 Jackson Ms OHO hearing office
Jeffrey C. Narvil's most recent office on record is the Jackson MS OHO. This office maintains a bench of 8 judges. The office-wide approval rate in the latest reporting period was 55%.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Jackson Ms OHO
The Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly. There are 8 judges whose most recent office on record is the Jackson MS OHO. Approval rates for this bench range from 41% to 90% 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
Judge Narvil's approval rate of 45% since 2016 sits within the 41% to 90% range observed among the 8 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. An attorney can help you prepare a case tailored to the specific evidentiary standards of this bench.
Yes, the rate has fluctuated. It started at 46% in 2017, reached 52% in 2024, and was 43% in the most recent partial fiscal year. An attorney can help you understand how to present your medical records effectively.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases. An attorney can help you build the strongest possible case regardless of who is assigned.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical evidence and hears testimony. You may be questioned about your work history, daily limitations, and medical treatments. An attorney can help you ensure your testimony is clear and your evidence is properly submitted.
The 45% approval rate on record since 2016 is a statistical observation of past performance, not a prediction of your outcome. Your success depends on the medical evidence supporting your disability claim. An attorney can help you identify gaps in your evidence and prepare you for the hearing process.
