Approval rates
The 42% approval rate for Deborah L. Rose reflects 365 decisions on record since 2016. This can be measured against the 37% to 81% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is the Tulsa hearing office. These aggregate rates describe past decisions rather than predicting the outcome of your specific hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Rose. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 30, 2016. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
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
The approval rate for Deborah L. Rose is based on 365 decisions on record since 2016. During the 2016 data window, the rate was 42%. Because case assignment is random, this historical data serves as a baseline for understanding how the judge has approached past disability claims.
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.
About the Tulsa hearing office
Deborah L. Rose's most recent office on record is the Tulsa hearing office. This office is part of a larger network of hearing locations where 15 judges have their most recent record. You can expect a formal hearing process where the quality of your evidence is the primary factor in your decision.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Tulsa
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Tulsa hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 37% to 81% 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
Deborah L. Rose has an approval rate of 42% based on 365 decisions on record since 2016. Other judges whose most recent office on record is the Tulsa hearing office have approval rates ranging from 37% to 81%. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
The data on record for Deborah L. Rose covers the period from January 2016 through September 2016, during which the approval rate was 42%. Because this is the extent of the available data window, there is no long-term trend to report. An attorney can help you understand how your specific evidence fits into this context.
No. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. You cannot choose your judge, which is why working with an attorney to prepare a strong case is important regardless of who is assigned.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You may be questioned about your work history and physical or mental limitations. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and ensure your medical records are organized for the judge.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions, not a prediction of your outcome. Deborah L. Rose has approved 42% of the 365 cases on record since 2016. Your success depends primarily on the medical evidence and documentation supporting your disability claim. An attorney can help you prepare your case.
