Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at the same timeframes to ensure accuracy. While Barbara von Euler has a 63% approval rate on record since 2017, her latest-period approval rate is 58%. This latest figure sits 7 percentage points below the Greensboro office average of 65% for the same period. With 2,813 total decisions on record, the data provides a stable view of past activity.
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 von Euler'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
Since 2017, Barbara von Euler has maintained a consistent volume of activity, with 2,813 decisions on record. Her yearly approval rates have fluctuated, starting at 76% in 2018 and moving to 58% in the partial 2026 fiscal year. This recent trend shows a slight decline compared to her multi-year average. Such shifts often occur due to changes in the complexity of cases or the quality of medical evidence presented.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge von Euler'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 Greensboro hearing office
The Greensboro hearing office serves you across North Carolina and is one of the primary locations for regional disability hearings. There are 16 judges whose most recent office on record is this location, and the office-wide approval rate for the latest period is 65%. You can expect a formal environment where medical documentation is the primary focus of the proceedings.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Greensboro
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is essentially random. At the Greensboro hearing office, there are 16 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. These judges show a wide range of approval rates, spanning from 50% to 89% on their records since 2016.
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
Barbara von Euler has a 63% approval rate on record since 2017. Across the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is Greensboro, approval rates range from 50% to 89%. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
Her approval rate has seen variations over time, moving from 76% in 2018 to 58% in the partial 2026 fiscal year. These fluctuations are common and often reflect changes in the types of cases assigned to the bench. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might impact your specific case.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because you cannot control the assignment, working with an attorney is the best way to ensure your case is prepared for any judge.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You will likely be asked about your work history and how your symptoms prevent you from performing daily tasks. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical evidence.
