Approval rates
The approval rate for Angela Saindon is calculated from 2,665 decisions on record since 2016. This figure provides a baseline for understanding her decision history compared to the 21% to 87% range observed among other judges whose most recent office on record is the Ft Lauderdale office. In the most recent reporting period, her 62% approval rate sits 11 percentage points above the office average of 51%.
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 Saindon'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, your judge's approval rate has fluctuated, starting at 80% in 2016 and reaching 62% in the most recent reporting period. With 2,665 total decisions on record, the data provides a view of her activity over the last decade. This pattern reflects her historical decision-making rather than a fixed outcome for your case.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Saindon'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 Ft Lauderdale hearing office
Angela Saindon's most recent office on record is the Ft Lauderdale hearing office, with decisions there through July 2026. This office serves claimants across Florida and maintains a bench of 19 judges. The office-wide approval rate in the latest period was 51%.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Ft Lauderdale
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is essentially random. There are 19 judges whose most recent office on record is the Ft Lauderdale office. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 21% to 87% 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
Angela Saindon has a 60% approval rate on record since 2016. This places her within the 21% to 87% range of approval rates for the 19 judges whose most recent office on record is the Ft Lauderdale office. An attorney can help you present your evidence effectively for this bench.
Her approval rate has fluctuated over the years, starting at 80% in 2016 and reaching 62% in the most recent reporting period. With 2,665 decisions on record, these shifts reflect her activity over time. An attorney can help you evaluate how these patterns might relate to your case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm. Because assignment is random, it is important to be prepared for any judge by working with an experienced attorney.
The 60% approval rate on record for Angela Saindon is a statistical summary of past decisions, not a prediction for your hearing. Every case is unique, and your outcome depends on the specific medical evidence and testimony you provide. An attorney can help you build a strong case regardless of the judge assigned.
