Approval rates
The 59% approval rate for Wallace Tannenbaum reflects all decisions on record since 2016, which can be measured against the 36% to 81% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is the New York hearing office. These figures provide a statistical baseline for understanding how different judges have approached their dockets. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Tannenbaum. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 29, 2017. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Tannenbaum'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 376 decisions on record for Wallace Tannenbaum since January 2016 show a steady pattern of approvals. While the data window spans from 2016 through September 2017, the volume of cases provides a consistent look at how decisions were reached during that period. The yearly trend remains stable, reflecting a consistent approach to the evidence presented in your disability claim.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Tannenbaum'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 New York hearing office
Wallace Tannenbaum's most recent office on record is the New York hearing office, with records through September 2017. This office serves the surrounding region and maintains a bench of 15 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a formal administrative process where your evidence quality is the primary factor in your decision.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is New York
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. Within the New York hearing office, there are 15 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, with approval rates ranging from 36% to 81%. This variance highlights why understanding the specific bench is useful for your preparation.
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
Wallace Tannenbaum has an approval rate of 59% across 376 decisions on record since 2016. This sits within the 36% to 81% range observed among the 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the New York hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
The approval rate for Wallace Tannenbaum has remained steady across the recorded window of January 2016 through September 2017. With 376 decisions on record, the data reflects a consistent pattern of adjudication. A qualified attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases randomly to ensure efficiency. Because you cannot choose your judge, working with an attorney is the best way to ensure your case is prepared for any outcome.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You will likely be asked questions about your work history and how your impairments limit your daily activities. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical records to present the strongest possible case.
An approval rate is a statistical observation of past decisions, not a prediction of your specific outcome. While Wallace Tannenbaum has a 59% approval rate on record since 2016, your individual result depends on the strength of your medical evidence and your testimony. An attorney can help you evaluate your case and prepare effectively for your hearing.
