Approval rates
The approval rates for David Page are calculated from 3,574 decisions on record since 2016. When comparing these figures, it is important to look at the bench's performance as a whole, where judges whose most recent office on record is Wichita range from 37% to 67% in their approval rates. Latest-period data shows the judge performing at 79%, which is 22 points above the office average of 57%.
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 Page'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 David Page has shown a notable upward trend in recent years. After a period of lower approval rates between 2018 and 2020, the data shows a consistent rise, reaching 79% in the most recent reporting period. With 3,574 total decisions on record since 2016, this pattern reflects a significant shift in recent decision-making. The latest period reflects a continuation of this steady pattern of higher approval rates compared to the long-term average.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Page'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 Wichita hearing office
David Page's most recent office on record is the Wichita hearing office, with the last recorded decision there in July 2026. This office maintains a bench of 8 judges, and the office-wide latest-period approval rate is 57%. You can see the Wichita Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Wichita
SSA assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 8 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 37% to 67% on their records 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
David Page has a 67% approval rate on record since 2016, which sits at the top end of the 37% to 67% range seen among the 8 judges whose most recent office on record is Wichita. An attorney can help you understand how to present your evidence to align with the expectations of this specific bench.
Yes, the approval rate for David Page has trended upward. While the rate was 54% in 2019, it has risen to 79% in the most recent reporting period. A qualified attorney can help you evaluate how these trends might relate to the specific medical evidence in your case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. SSA assigns cases to judges using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency, meaning the assignment is essentially random. If you are concerned about your hearing, an attorney can help you prepare regardless of which judge is assigned.
An SSDI hearing is a non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions and ensure your case is presented clearly.
An approval rate is a probability cloud based on past decisions, not a guarantee of how David Page will rule on your specific claim. Your outcome depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and how well it meets SSA's disability criteria. An attorney can help you ensure your evidence is as strong as possible.
