Approval rates
Comparing a judge's performance requires looking at consistent data windows. While Lisa Raleigh maintains a 52% approval rate on record since 2016, her latest-period approval rate of 51% sits 17 points below the Tallahassee FL OHO latest-period average of 68%. These figures rely on a volume of 3,103 decisions. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual hearing.
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 Raleigh'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, Lisa Raleigh has maintained a consistent approval pattern across 3,103 decisions. After an initial period of fluctuation, including a high of 57% in 2017, the rate has held near the 50% mark in recent years. The latest-period data shows a 51% approval rate, which aligns with your long-term average. This stability suggests a predictable approach to evidence evaluation, though your individual case outcome depends on the medical documentation you provide.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Raleigh'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 Tallahassee Fl OHO hearing office
Lisa Raleigh's most recent office on record is the Tallahassee FL OHO. This office features a bench of 9 judges with varying approval patterns, and the office-wide latest-period approval rate stands at 68%. You should focus on building a robust medical record to support your specific disability claim. You can see the Tallahassee FL OHO Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Tallahassee Fl OHO
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is essentially random. There are 9 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. These judges show a wide range of approval rates, from 34% to 77% on their since-2016 records. Your preparation remains 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
Lisa Raleigh's 52% approval rate since 2016 falls within the 34% to 77% range observed among the 9 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. While her latest-period rate is 17 points lower than the office average, every case is unique. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
Lisa Raleigh has maintained a steady approval pattern over her 3,103 decisions on record. While your annual approval rate has moved between 42% and 57% over the last decade, your recent performance remains consistent with your long-term average. If you are concerned about how these trends affect your claim, an attorney can help you.
No. The Social Security Administration uses an automated workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges. This process is designed to be random to ensure fairness, so you cannot choose your judge. Regardless of your assignment, an attorney can help you organize your evidence to meet the standards of any ALJ.
An SSDI hearing is a non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You, your attorney, and potentially a vocational or medical expert will discuss your ability to perform work-related tasks. An attorney can help you ensure your testimony is presented effectively.
A judge's approval rate is a statistical reflection of past decisions, not a prediction of your specific outcome. Lisa Raleigh's 52% rate since 2016 indicates that she approves a significant portion of cases, but the strength of your medical evidence remains the most important factor. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and prepare for your hearing.
