Approval rates
The approval rate for Judge Rose stands at 42%, a figure derived from 2,540 lifetime decisions during her tenure. When compared to the Tulsa Hearing Office latest average of 64% and the national average of 58%, this data provides a baseline for understanding the judicial environment. These statistics are based on a significant volume of cases, offering a stable view of past outcomes. 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 Rose'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
Throughout her 1 year on the bench, Judge Rose has maintained a consistent pattern in her rulings. With 2,540 lifetime decisions recorded, the data shows a steady approach to case evaluation. The latest reporting period indicates that her approval rate remains aligned with her historical average. This consistency suggests a stable decision-making framework that does not show significant volatility over the observed period.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Rose'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.
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Free Benefits ReviewAbout the Tulsa hearing office
The Tulsa Hearing Office serves a broad population across Oklahoma, managing a high volume of disability claims. With 6 judges currently active, the office handles a significant caseload that reflects the regional demand for SSDI services. You can expect a formal hearing environment where evidence quality is the primary factor in a favorable decision. Visit the Tulsa Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges at this hearing office
The Tulsa Hearing Office utilizes a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. The bench at this location is diverse, with lifetime approval rates among judges ranging from 38% to 80%. Because of this variance, it is common for you to research your assigned judge to understand the local judicial landscape. For preparation purposes, the guidance is the same regardless of which judge you are assigned.
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SSDI hearing approval rates — represented vs. on your own
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.