Approval rates
Ken B. Terry's 45% approval rate on record since 2016 sits within the 33% to 78% range observed among the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the Jacksonville hearing office. With 2,956 decisions on record, the data provides a view of past outcomes.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Terry. 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 Terry'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 Ken B. Terry has shown variation across the 2,956 decisions on record since 2016. The rate fluctuated between 41% and 52% in the first two years of this window, then remained between 42% and 44% from 2021 through 2024. The most recent data from 2025 shows an approval rate of 57% over 130 decisions.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Terry'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 Jacksonville hearing office
Ken B. Terry's most recent office on record is the Jacksonville hearing office. With 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this location, the office maintains a bench with varying approval patterns.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 33% to 78% on their since-2016 records. Ten of these judges decided cases here in the SSA's latest file.
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
Ken B. Terry has an approval rate of 45% across 2,956 decisions on record since 2016. This places him within the 33% to 78% range of approval rates for the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the Jacksonville hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
Ken B. Terry's approval rate has fluctuated over the years, starting at 41% in 2016 and reaching 57% in 2025. While the rate was relatively steady between 42% and 44% from 2021 through 2024, the most recent data shows an increase. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, working with a qualified attorney is the best way to prepare for any judge. 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 evidence and testimony. You will likely answer 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 for the hearing.
A judge's approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Your success depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and how well you document your disability. An attorney can help you build the strongest possible case regardless of which judge is assigned.
