Approval rates
Evaluating a judge's history involves comparing their performance against the broader bench at their office. While Robin Rosenbluth maintains a 60% approval rate since 2016, the other 8 judges at the Los Angeles West office show a range of 40% to 67% over the same period. In the most recent reporting period, Robin Rosenbluth's 69% approval rate sits 7 points above the office average of 62%.
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 Rosenbluth'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 2016, the approval rate for Robin Rosenbluth has shown an upward trend. Starting at 46% in 2016, the rate climbed to 73% in 2024 and 2025. The latest period, covering 353 decisions in 2026, shows a 69% approval rate. This recent figure remains higher than the long-term average, reflecting a continuation of this pattern.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Rosenbluth'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 Los Angeles West hearing office
The Los Angeles West hearing office serves you and other claimants across the California region. This office maintains a bench of 9 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. With an office-wide latest-period approval rate of 62%, this location handles a high volume of disability claims.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Los Angeles West
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is assigned randomly. There are 9 judges whose most recent office on record is the Los Angeles West office, and 5 of them decided cases here in the latest file through July 2026. Because approval rates across this bench vary from 40% to 67%, understanding the local context is helpful.
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
Robin Rosenbluth's 60% approval rate since 2016 falls within the 40% to 67% range observed among the 9 judges whose most recent office on record is the Los Angeles West office. An attorney can help you understand how these local trends might influence your specific case strategy.
Yes, the approval rate for Robin Rosenbluth has trended upward. After beginning at 46% in 2016, the rate reached 73% in 2024 and 2025, with a 69% rate recorded in the partial 2026 fiscal year. A qualified attorney can help you prepare for a hearing by analyzing how these shifts in decision patterns may affect your claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency, meaning your judge is assigned randomly. If you are concerned about your hearing, an attorney can help you prepare for the specific procedures of the Los Angeles West office.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You will likely be asked questions about your work history and physical or mental limitations. An attorney can help you organize your medical records and prepare your testimony to ensure your case is presented clearly.
A judge's approval rate is a statistical reflection of past decisions and not a guarantee of your outcome. While Robin Rosenbluth has approved 60% of cases since 2016, your individual result depends primarily on the strength of your medical evidence and how well you document your disability. An attorney can help you identify gaps in your evidence to strengthen your position.
