Approval rates
The approval rate for Marc Seidman is based on 1,091 decisions recorded between 2016 and 2019. This figure is best understood when compared to the broader bench at the Greensboro office, where judges range from 50% to 89% in their since-2016 approval records. Because SSA assigns cases randomly, your specific hearing outcome depends on the unique evidence in your file.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Seidman. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 27, 2019. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Seidman'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, Marc Seidman has issued 1,091 decisions. His approval rate was 64% in 2016, 73% in 2017, 71% in 2018, and 71% in 2019. This trend shows a period of stability following an initial increase in approval frequency.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Seidman'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 Greensboro hearing office
Marc Seidman's most recent SSA record (September 2019) is at the Greensboro hearing office in North Carolina. This office serves the surrounding region with a bench of 16 judges whose most recent records are tied to this location.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Greensboro
SSA assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. At the Greensboro office, there are 16 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, with approval rates ranging from 50% to 89% 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
Marc Seidman has a 70% approval rate on record since 2016. Among the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is Greensboro, approval rates range from 50% to 89%. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
His approval rate was 64% in 2016 and reached 71% by 2019. This indicates a period of relative stability in his decision-making patterns over the recorded window. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific case.
No. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges, and you cannot choose your judge. Because assignment is random, it is vital to have your case prepared for any judge at the hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your evidence to ensure your case is presented clearly.
The 70% approval rate for Marc Seidman reflects his past decisions since 2016 and is not a prediction for your specific hearing. Your outcome depends primarily on the strength of your medical evidence and your ability to prove your disability under SSA rules. An attorney can help you evaluate your evidence and build the strongest possible case.
