Approval rates
Raymond Prybylski has a 54% approval rate on record since 2017. In the latest reporting period, his approval rate was 60%, which is 5 percentage points above the Bronx office average of 55%. These figures are based on 2,736 decisions on record.
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 Prybylski'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 July 2017, Raymond Prybylski has issued 2,736 decisions. His yearly approval trend shows variation, starting at 82% in 2017, followed by fluctuations between 2018 and 2025. In the latest reporting period, he reached a 60% approval rate.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Prybylski'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 Bronx hearing office
Raymond Prybylski's most recent office on record is the Bronx, which serves the New York region. This office hosts 16 judges who handle disability claims. The office-wide latest-period approval rate is 55%.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Bronx
The Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly. There are 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Bronx. Approval rates among this bench range from 43% to 84% 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
Raymond Prybylski's latest-period approval rate of 60% is 5 percentage points higher than the Bronx office average of 55%. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned.
Yes, his approval rate has varied over time. After an initial 82% rate in 2017, his annual approval rates have fluctuated, with the most recent period showing a 60% approval rate. An attorney can help you understand how these patterns might relate to your specific claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly to ensure efficiency. Since you cannot choose your judge, focusing on the strength of your medical evidence with an attorney is the best way to prepare.
An SSDI hearing is a non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific questions and procedures common in these hearings.
An approval rate is a reflection of past decisions, not a guarantee of a specific outcome for your case. While Raymond Prybylski has approved 54% of cases on record since 2017, your individual result depends on the unique medical evidence you provide. An attorney can help you build a case that clearly demonstrates your disability.
