Approval rates
The approval rate for Anne V. Sprague is 54% based on 3,359 decisions on record since 2016. This figure sits within the 35% to 85% range observed among the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the St Petersburg FL OHO. These statistics provide a broad view of past judicial activity, though they do not account for the specific medical evidence or vocational factors unique to your claim.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Sprague. 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 Sprague'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 Anne V. Sprague has shown varied movement. After maintaining a steady range between 52% and 59% for several years, the record saw a decline to 46% in 2023 followed by an increase to 64% in 2024. The 2025 data reflects 63 decisions with a 54% approval rate.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Sprague'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 St Petersburg Fl OHO hearing office
The St Petersburg FL OHO is the most recent office on record for Anne V. Sprague as of September 2025. With 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this location, the office manages a diverse array of disability claims. You can see the St Petersburg FL OHO hearing office page for the full roster of judges.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is St Petersburg Fl OHO
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the St Petersburg FL OHO, with approval rates ranging from 35% to 85% 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
Anne V. Sprague has an approval rate of 54% across 3,359 decisions on record since 2016. This places the judge within the 35% to 85% range of the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. An attorney can help you understand how to present your medical evidence effectively regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
The approval rate for Anne V. Sprague has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a low of 46% in 2023 to a high of 64% in 2024. These shifts are common and often depend on the specific types of cases and evidence presented during those periods. If you are concerned about your hearing, a qualified attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency, making the assignment process random. Because you cannot choose your judge, it is important to have a strong, well-documented case prepared by an attorney.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You will likely be asked about your daily limitations, work history, and symptoms. Having an attorney can help you prepare your testimony and ensure your medical evidence is clearly organized for the judge.
A judge's approval rate is a reflection of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Your case's success depends primarily on the strength of your medical evidence and how well it meets SSA's disability criteria. An attorney can help you evaluate your case and prepare for your hearing before Anne V. Sprague.
