Approval rates
Evaluating a judge's history requires looking at the broader context of their peers. The 45% approval rate for Paul G. Robeck is based on 713 decisions on record since 2016. This figure sits within the 34% to 66% range observed among the 12 judges whose most recent office on record is the Portland OR hearing office. These aggregate rates describe past decisions rather than predicting outcomes for your individual hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Robeck. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 29, 2017. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Robeck'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 trend for Paul G. Robeck remained consistent during the window of January 2016 through September 2017. With 502 decisions in 2016 and 211 in 2017, the approval rate held at 45% and 44% respectively. This stability across 713 total decisions on record suggests a consistent approach to case evaluation throughout the judge's recorded time at this office.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Robeck'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 Portland OR hearing office
Paul G. Robeck's most recent SSA record (September 2017) is at the Portland OR hearing office. This office serves the Oregon region and is supported by a bench of 12 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a formal administrative process where the quality of your evidence is the primary driver of your outcome.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Portland OR
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning your judge is assigned randomly. There are 12 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, with 6 of them deciding cases here in the latest SSA file. Approval rates across this bench range from 34% to 66% 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
Paul G. Robeck has an approval rate of 45% based on 713 decisions on record since 2016. This falls within the 34% to 66% range of the 12 judges whose most recent office on record is the Portland OR hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
The approval rate for Paul G. Robeck remained steady, moving from 45% in 2016 to 44% in 2017. This consistency is based on a total of 713 decisions on record since 2016. If you are concerned about your hearing, an attorney can help you understand how to present your medical evidence effectively.
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, an attorney can help you prepare for any judge you might draw.
An SSDI hearing is a non-adversarial proceeding where an administrative law judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical records before your hearing date.
The 45% approval rate for Paul G. Robeck reflects past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the quality of your medical evidence is the most important factor in your claim. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and prepare for your hearing.
