Approval rates
The approval rates for Daniel A. Piloseno Jr. reflect a significant volume of cases heard since 2016. When evaluating these figures, compare them against the broader range of the Tampa OHO bench, which spans from 31% to 90% in lifetime approval rates. This statistical spread highlights why understanding your specific judge's history is a vital part of your hearing preparation. 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 Piloseno Jr.. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 29, 2023. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Piloseno 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 record for Daniel A. Piloseno Jr. shows a consistent pattern of high approval rates across 2,853 decisions since 2016. Your yearly trend indicates a steady upward trajectory, moving from 76% in 2016 to 95% in 2023. This pattern suggests that the judge has maintained a high level of consistency in his approach to disability claims over the last several years.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Piloseno 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.
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About the Tampa OHO hearing office
The Tampa OHO serves you and other claimants across Florida and the surrounding region. With a bench of 16 judges on record, this office manages a diverse caseload of disability applications. The office-wide latest approval rate is 59%, providing a baseline for the region. To learn more about the local administrative environment, see the Tampa OHO Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges at this hearing office
The SSA assigns cases to judges using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 16 judges on record at this office since 2016, 11 of whom reported in SSA's latest period. Because approval rates across this bench vary from 31% to 90%, your specific assignment can influence the context of your hearing. 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
Daniel A. Piloseno Jr. has a lifetime approval rate of 84%, which sits at the higher end of the Tampa OHO bench, where lifetime rates range from 31% to 90%. An attorney can help you understand how to present your medical evidence to align with the standards of this specific judge.
Yes, the data shows a steady trend of increasing approval rates for Daniel A. Piloseno Jr. since 2016, reaching 95% in the most recent year of data. While past performance is not a guarantee of future results, an attorney can help you prepare a case that addresses the specific evidentiary requirements of this judge.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The SSA uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges randomly to ensure efficiency and impartiality. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
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 and how your impairments prevent you from performing daily tasks. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical records to ensure your case is presented clearly.