Approval rates
The 73% approval rate for Robert C. Tronvig Jr. sits within the 39% to 80% range observed among the 20 judges whose most recent office on record is the Sacramento hearing office. With 671 decisions on record, this data reflects past activity rather than a prediction for your specific hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Tronvig Jr.. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 28, 2018. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Tronvig Jr.'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 Robert C. Tronvig Jr. varied across the 671 decisions on record since 2016. The rate was 69% in 2016, 79% in 2017, and 71% in 2018. These shifts reflect the specific mix of cases and evidence presented during those years.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Tronvig Jr.'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 Sacramento hearing office
The Sacramento hearing office is the most recent office on record for 20 judges as of September 2018. While office-wide approval rates provide context, they do not dictate the outcome of your hearing.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Sacramento
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning your judge is assigned randomly. There are 20 judges whose most recent office on record is the Sacramento hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 39% to 80% 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
Robert C. Tronvig Jr. has an approval rate of 73% based on 671 decisions since 2016. This falls within the 39% to 80% range of the 20 judges whose most recent office on record is the Sacramento hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
The approval rate for Robert C. Tronvig Jr. was 69% in 2016, 79% in 2017, and 71% in 2018. These fluctuations are common and often depend on the specific types of cases and medical evidence presented. An attorney can help you understand how to present your case effectively.
No. The Social Security Administration uses a random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges. You do not have the option to select your judge, which is why it is vital to be prepared for any outcome. An attorney can help you build a strong case regardless of your assignment.
An SSDI hearing is a formal 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 ensure your medical evidence is clearly presented.
The 73% approval rate for Robert C. Tronvig Jr. is a statistical observation of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Your case's success depends primarily on the medical evidence and documentation you provide. An attorney can help you ensure your case is as strong as possible.
