Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same timeframe to ensure accuracy. The 76% approval rate for Glynn F. Voisin reflects all decisions on record since 2016, which we compare against the 38% to 85% range observed among the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the New Orleans hearing office. These figures provide a statistical baseline for understanding how different judges approach disability claims.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Voisin. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 27, 2019. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Voisin'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
Over the course of 1,321 decisions on record since 2016, Glynn F. Voisin has maintained a steady approval pattern. The data shows an approval rate of 76% in 2016, 72% in 2017, 78% in 2018, and 78% in 2019. This consistency suggests a stable approach to evaluating your evidence and medical documentation.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Voisin'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 Orleans hearing office
The New Orleans hearing office serves you and other claimants across Louisiana and the surrounding region. As of September 2019, this was the most recent office on record for Glynn F. Voisin. The office bench includes 17 judges whose most recent record is at this location. You can expect a formal administrative process focused on your medical evidence and vocational testimony.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is New Orleans
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. At the New Orleans hearing office, there are 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this location, with approval rates ranging from 38% to 85%. Because each judge has a unique history and approach, it is important to understand the broader context of the office bench.
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
Glynn F. Voisin has an approval rate of 76% based on 1,321 decisions on record since 2016. This places the judge within the 38% to 85% range observed among the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the New Orleans hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this judge's bench.
The approval rate for Glynn F. Voisin has remained steady, starting at 76% in 2016 and ending at 78% in 2019. While there was a minor fluctuation in 2017, the overall trend indicates a consistent decision-making pattern. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strategy based on these trends.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency across hearing offices. Since you cannot choose your judge, it is vital to have an attorney who can help you prepare for any judge assigned to your case.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You may be asked questions about your daily activities, your work history, and how your condition limits your ability to perform tasks. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical evidence effectively.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. While Glynn F. Voisin has a 76% approval rate on record since 2016, your case's success depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and how well it meets SSA criteria. An attorney can help you ensure your case is as strong as possible.
