Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same period to ensure accuracy. The 44% approval rate for Jerry W. Peace reflects all decisions on record since 2016, which can be evaluated against the 35% to 72% range seen among other judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville. These figures are derived from a large volume of cases, providing a stable statistical foundation. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Peace. 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 Peace'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 Jerry W. Peace has shown variation since 2016, starting at 34% and reaching a peak of 57% in 2023 before settling at 50% in 2025. With 2,881 total decisions on record, the data indicates a shift in outcomes over the last decade. While the yearly trend shows fluctuations, the most recent period reflects a continuation of a moderate approval pattern. These shifts often correlate with changes in the types of cases presented or the quality of medical evidence you provide.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Peace'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
Jerry W. Peace's most recent SSA record (September 2025) is at the Greenville hearing office, which serves you if you are a claimant in South Carolina. This office is part of a broader regional network handling a high volume of disability claims. While the office-wide latest-period approval rate is 66%, your individual outcome depends heavily on the specific evidence in your file. You can see the Greenville Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
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 are assigned is essentially random. There are 13 judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville, with approval rates ranging from 35% to 72% since 2016. Because you cannot choose your judge, understanding the general environment of the office is more useful than focusing on any single individual. For preparation purposes, the guidance is the same regardless of which judge you are assigned.
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
Jerry W. Peace has a 44% approval rate on record since 2016. This sits within the 35% to 72% range observed among the 13 judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville. An attorney can help you understand how to present your evidence effectively for this specific bench.
Yes, the approval rate for Jerry W. Peace has fluctuated over time. It began at 34% in 2016 and reached 50% by 2025. These trends are based on 2,881 total decisions on record. A qualified attorney can help you evaluate how these patterns might impact your specific case strategy.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases randomly to ensure fairness. Because you cannot control your judge assignment, focusing on the strength of your medical evidence is the best way to prepare. An attorney can help you prepare.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You, your attorney, and potentially a vocational expert or medical expert will be present. Having an attorney can help you prepare your testimony and ensure your medical evidence is clearly presented.
The 44% approval rate for Jerry W. Peace is a historical statistic, not a prediction for your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and your outcome will depend on the medical evidence and documentation you provide. An attorney can help you build the strongest possible case regardless of the judge's past record.
