Approval rates
In the latest reporting period, Anthony Reeves had an approval rate of 65%, which is 6 points higher than the Dover office's latest-period average of 59%. These figures reflect recent activity and provide a baseline for understanding the judge's current decision-making patterns.
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 Reeves'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 June 2017, Anthony Reeves has presided over 2,686 decisions on record. Your yearly approval rates have fluctuated, starting at 87% in 2017 and settling into a range between 60% and 67% over the last several years. This recent stability indicates a consistent approach to evaluating evidence.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Reeves'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 Dover hearing office
The Dover hearing office is the most recent office on record for Anthony Reeves as of July 2026. This office serves claimants across Delaware. With 6 judges on the bench, the office maintains an office-wide latest-period approval rate of 59%.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Dover
The Social Security Administration assigns cases through a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning your judge is assigned randomly. There are 6 judges whose most recent office on record is the Dover office. Approval rates for this bench range from 42% to 90% on their records 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
Anthony Reeves has a 64% approval rate on record since 2017. This compares to a range of 42% to 90% among the 6 judges whose most recent office on record is the Dover hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
Your approval rate has shifted from 87% in 2017 to 65% in the latest reporting period. While yearly fluctuations occur, the rate has remained relatively steady in recent years, hovering between 60% and 67% since 2023. A qualified attorney can help you understand how these trends might impact your case.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, which ensures that assignments are random and impartial. Because you cannot control the assignment, focusing on the strength of your medical evidence is the best way to prepare. An attorney can help you ensure your evidence is ready.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You will likely be questioned about your work history, daily limitations, and medical treatments. Having an attorney can help you organize your evidence and prepare for these questions.
An approval rate is a probability based on past decisions, not a guarantee of a specific outcome for your hearing. While Anthony Reeves's 64% rate provides context, the success of your case depends primarily on the quality of your medical documentation and testimony. An attorney can help you ensure your case is as strong as possible.
