Approval rates
Evaluating your judge's history requires looking at the broader context of their peers. The 65% approval rate for Ann G. Paschall is based on 4,000 decisions since 2016. Within the Greenville hearing office, the 13 judges whose most recent office on record is this one demonstrate a range of approval outcomes, spanning from 35% to 72%.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Paschall. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 26, 2025. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Paschall'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
Your judge's approval trend has shown an upward shift since 2016. After maintaining a steady rate in the years following 2016, the data shows an increase in recent periods, with approval rates reaching 71% in 2023 and 72% in 2024. This pattern reflects a shift from the mid-60s range seen in the 2016-2020 period.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Paschall'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 Greenville hearing office
Ann G. Paschall's most recent office on record is the Greenville hearing office. This office is part of a larger network of 13 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. You can expect a standard hearing process governed by federal disability guidelines.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is essentially random. At the Greenville hearing office, there are 13 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. Because these judges operate under the same federal regulations, the approval-rate range of 35% to 72% highlights the importance of thorough 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
Judge Paschall's 65% approval rate sits within the 35% to 72% range observed among the 13 judges whose most recent office on record is the Greenville hearing office. Because case assignment is random, an attorney can help you prepare a case that meets the specific evidentiary standards required in this jurisdiction.
Yes, your judge's approval rate has trended upward. While the rate was 63% in 2016, it reached 72% in 2024. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to the specific medical evidence in your claim.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration uses an automated workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges at the Greenville hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned to your hearing.
A hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You will likely be asked about your work history and how your impairments limit your daily activities. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions and ensure your evidence is clearly presented.
The 65% approval rate is a historical average, not a guarantee of how Judge Paschall will rule on your specific claim. Your outcome depends primarily on the medical evidence and vocational testimony you provide. An attorney can help you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your case before you appear.
