Approval rates
Julie Petri's 54% approval rate since 2016 sits within the 35% to 72% range observed among the 13 judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville. In the most recent reporting period, Julie Petri maintained a 64% approval rate, which is 2 percentage points lower than the office average of 66%. These figures reflect historical trends rather than individual case outcomes.
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 Petri'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 2016, Julie Petri has issued 3,596 decisions. The yearly approval trend shows fluctuation, starting at 47% in 2016 and reaching 67% in 2023 and 2024. After a rate of 59% in 2025, the approval rate was 64% in the partial year of 2026. This variability is a standard feature of the docket.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Petri'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
The Greenville hearing office is the most recent office on record for 13 judges, with the last recorded decision in July 2026. The office-wide latest-period approval rate is 66%.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville
The Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly. There are 13 judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville, and 7 of them decided cases in the latest file through July 2026. Approval rates across this bench vary from 35% to 72% 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
Julie Petri's 54% approval rate since 2016 falls within the 35% to 72% range of the 13 judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
Yes, the approval rate for Julie Petri has fluctuated, starting at 47% in 2016 and reaching 64% in 2026. An attorney can help you evaluate how these patterns might relate to your claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm. An attorney can help you organize your medical evidence regardless of the assigned judge.
A hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony regarding your daily limitations and work history. An attorney can help you present your case effectively.
A judge's approval rate is a historical statistic, not a guarantee of how they will rule on your specific claim. Your individual success depends on the strength of your medical documentation, and an attorney can help you identify the evidence needed to meet the judge's standards.
