Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same timeframe. The 52% approval rate for Henry Perez Jr. reflects his decisions on record since 2016, which can be measured against the 44% to 74% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is the Livonia MI hearing office. This docket size of 498 decisions provides a stable statistical foundation for analysis.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Perez Jr.. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 29, 2017. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Perez Jr.'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 Henry Perez Jr. remained steady throughout his recorded window, with 52% in 2016 and 53% in 2017. This consistency across 498 total decisions on record since 2016 suggests a stable pattern in how he evaluates evidence. Because the data window is limited to this period, the trend reflects a consistent approach to case review.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Perez Jr.'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 Livonia MI hearing office
The Livonia MI hearing office is the most recent office on record for Henry Perez Jr. as of September 2017. There are 18 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. You can see the Livonia MI Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Livonia MI
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. Within the Livonia MI hearing office, there are 18 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. These judges show a wide range of approval rates, from 44% to 74% on their since-2016 records.
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
Henry Perez Jr. has an approval rate of 52% based on 498 decisions on record since 2016. This sits within the 44% to 74% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is the Livonia MI hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
The approval rate for Henry Perez Jr. has remained steady, moving from 52% in 2016 to 53% in 2017. This consistency across his 498 decisions on record indicates a stable approach to case evaluation. If you are concerned about your hearing, an attorney can help you review your case strategy.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges, making the process random. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned to your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You will likely be asked about your work history, daily limitations, and the nature of your impairments. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and ensure your medical records are complete.
An approval rate is a statistical reflection of past decisions and is not a prediction of your specific outcome. While Henry Perez Jr. approved 52% of the 498 cases on record since 2016, your result depends on the strength of your medical evidence and your ability to prove your disability. An attorney can help you assess the strengths and weaknesses of your claim.
