Approval rates
Comparing a judge's approval rate to their peers helps put your individual outcome into perspective. William P. Reeves maintains a 52% approval rate on record since December 2022, which sits within the 32% to 81% range observed among the bench at the Eugene hearing office. While the latest-period approval rate for this judge is 50%, compared to the office's 58%, these figures reflect specific timeframes rather than a fixed rule for every case.
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
The approval rate for William P. Reeves has shown a steady pattern across the 1,277 decisions on record since December 2022. Yearly data shows a 50% approval rate in 2023, 53% in 2024, 53% in 2025, and 49% in the partial 2026 fiscal year. This trend suggests a consistent approach to case evaluation over time.
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 Eugene hearing office
William P. Reeves's most recent office on record is the Eugene hearing office. This office is part of a broader regional network, and its bench includes 10 judges who have recorded decisions there since 2016. The office-wide latest-period approval rate is 58%, providing a benchmark for the area.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Eugene
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 10 judges whose most recent office on record is the Eugene hearing office, and 5 of them decided cases here in the latest file through July 2026. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 32% to 81% on their respective 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
William P. Reeves has an approval rate of 52% on record since December 2022. This falls within the 32% to 81% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is the Eugene hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
The approval rate for William P. Reeves has remained relatively steady, moving from 50% in 2023 to 53% in 2024 and 2025, with a 49% rate in the partial 2026 fiscal year. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might impact your specific claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is best to focus on building a strong case with the help of an experienced attorney.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be questioned about your work history and daily limitations. Having an attorney can help you prepare your testimony and ensure your medical evidence is presented effectively.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. While William P. Reeves has approved 52% of cases since December 2022, the outcome of your case depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and prepare accordingly.
