Approval rates
The approval rate for Rebecca B. Sartor is based on 2,808 decisions on record since 2016. This figure provides a baseline for understanding how the judge has historically evaluated claims compared to the broader bench at the Dallas Downtown hearing office. While the office bench shows a wide range of approval rates from 21% to 76%, these numbers reflect the diversity of case types and evidence presented in each hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Sartor. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 26, 2025. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Sartor'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 Rebecca B. Sartor has fluctuated over the years, starting at 50% in 2016 and reaching a high of 67% in 2019 before settling at 56% in 2025. With 2,808 total decisions on record since 2016, the data shows a pattern that has remained relatively steady despite annual variations. These shifts often correlate with changes in the complexity of cases or the specific medical evidence you provide.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Sartor'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 Dallas Downtown hearing office
Rebecca B. Sartor's most recent office on record is the Dallas Downtown hearing office. This office is part of a larger network of hearing locations that handle a high volume of SSDI applications. You can expect a formal process where the quality of your medical documentation is the primary factor in a decision.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Dallas Downtown
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 18 judges whose most recent office on record is the Dallas Downtown hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 21% to 76% on their since-2016 records. Because case assignment is outside of your control, focusing on the strength of your medical evidence is the most effective way to prepare.
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
Rebecca B. Sartor has an approval rate of 57% based on 2,808 decisions on record since 2016. This places the judge within the range of 21% to 76% observed among the 18 judges whose most recent office on record is the Dallas Downtown hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare your case specifically for this bench.
The approval rate for Rebecca B. Sartor has seen yearly variations, moving from 50% in 2016 to 56% in 2025. These fluctuations are common and often depend on the specific mix of cases and evidence presented during those years. An attorney can help you understand how these patterns might relate to your own claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration uses a random, workload-based algorithm to assign cases to ensure efficiency. An attorney can help you prepare for the hearing regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony about your limitations. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert regarding your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions and ensure your evidence is presented clearly.
