Approval rates
The approval rates for Marty S. Turner are calculated based on 4,567 decisions on record since 2016. The 57% approval rate sits within the 40% to 65% range observed among other judges whose most recent office on record is the Paducah hearing office. These figures reflect historical patterns rather than specific outcomes for your upcoming hearing.
Office- and national-level breakdowns of fully favorable vs denial rates aren't currently published by SSA in the per-office disposition data. The judge's own breakdown is the detail we have today.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Turner'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 Marty S. Turner has varied since 2016. The most recent data from 2026 shows a 62% approval rate. These shifts often reflect changes in the complexity of cases or the quality of evidence presented, rather than a change in judicial philosophy.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Turner'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 Paducah hearing office
The most recent office on record for Marty S. Turner is the Paducah hearing office. This office is part of a regional network that handles a high volume of disability claims. With a bench of 6 judges, the office maintains its own internal approval patterns that may differ from state or national averages.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Paducah
The SSA assigns cases through a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 6 judges whose most recent office on record is the Paducah hearing office. Approval rates across this bench range from 40% to 65% on their records since 2016. Preparation remains consistent regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
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
Marty S. Turner has a 57% approval rate on record since 2016. This falls within the 40% to 65% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is the Paducah hearing office. An attorney can help you understand how to prepare your case for this specific bench.
The approval rate for Marty S. Turner has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a low of 53% in 2019 to a high of 65% in 2017. The most recent data from 2026 shows an approval rate of 62%. An attorney can help you evaluate how these historical trends might relate to your upcoming hearing.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The SSA uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, making the assignment process random. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You will likely be asked about your work history and how your impairments limit your daily activities. An attorney can help you organize your medical records and prepare your testimony to ensure your case is presented clearly.
A judge's approval rate 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 quality of your medical evidence and how well it meets the SSA's disability criteria. An attorney can help you identify and fill gaps in your evidence to strengthen your claim.
