Approval rates
The approval rate for Lisa B. Parrish is based on 1,780 decisions on record since 2017. When evaluating this figure, it is useful to compare it against the broader bench at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office, where the 22 judges whose most recent office on record is this location show a range of approval rates from 23% to 86%. This variance highlights why the specific evidence in your case remains the most critical factor.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Parrish. The most recent period with decisions on record is November 24, 2023. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Parrish'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 2017, the approval rate for Lisa B. Parrish has fluctuated. After an initial rate of 38% in 2018, the rate reached 44% in 2022 and was 43% in 2023. These 1,780 decisions on record provide a view of how the judge has approached cases over the last several years.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Parrish'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 Atlanta Downtown hearing office
The Atlanta Downtown hearing office is the most recent office on record for Lisa B. Parrish, with her last recorded decision there in November 2023. This office is home to a bench of 22 judges whose most recent office on record is this location.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Atlanta Downtown
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 22 judges whose most recent office on record is the Atlanta Downtown hearing office, and their approval rates vary from 23% to 86%. While you cannot choose your judge, understanding that you are part of a larger pool of cases helps put your hearing in perspective.
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
Lisa B. Parrish has an approval rate of 39% on her record since 2017. This sits within the broader range of 23% to 86% seen among the 22 judges whose most recent office on record is the Atlanta Downtown hearing office. An attorney can help you understand how to present your evidence effectively regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
The approval rate for Lisa B. Parrish has varied over the years. Starting at 38% in 2018, the rate reached 44% in 2022 before settling at 43% in 2023. These trends are based on 1,780 decisions on record. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing regardless of these historical trends.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm. Because assignment is random, it is important to be prepared for any judge by having a strong, evidence-based case. An attorney can help you ensure your case is ready for any assigned judge.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. While Lisa B. Parrish has a 39% approval rate on record since 2017, the outcome of your case depends primarily on the medical evidence and testimony you provide. An attorney can help you ensure your case is prepared to meet the necessary legal standards.
