Approval rates
This table displays the approval rate for Andrew S. Weiss compared to the bench at the Long Island hearing office. These figures are based on 3,540 decisions on record since 2016. The range of 48% to 77% reflects the performance of the 7 judges who decided cases here in SSA's latest file.
Judge Weiss is not in SSA's latest disposition file, so there is no 12-month figure. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 26, 2025. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Judge Weiss isn't in SSA's latest disposition file, so the judge comparison tool, which compares active judges over the same 12 months, leaves them out.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Weiss'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
Andrew S. Weiss has issued 3,540 decisions since 2016. The yearly approval rate has fluctuated over this period, with the rate sitting at 68% overall. The pattern relies on the full record through 2025.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Weiss'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 Long Island hearing office
The Long Island hearing office serves you in New York and is part of the regional network for Social Security disability hearings. This office has a bench of 12 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a standard hearing process focused on the specific medical evidence provided in your file.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Long Island
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. The 7 judges who decided cases here in SSA's latest file range from 48% to 77% on their since-2016 records. There are 12 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, and 7 of them decided cases here in 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
Andrew S. Weiss has an approval rate of 68% on record since 2016. This sits within the range of 48% to 77% established by the 7 judges who decided cases here in SSA's latest file. An attorney can help you understand how your case evidence aligns with these historical patterns.
The approval rate for Andrew S. Weiss has varied year by year since 2016, reaching 75% in 2024 before moving to 67% in 2025. These fluctuations are based on 3,540 total decisions. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Your focus should be on preparing the strongest possible evidence for your hearing regardless of the judge assigned. An attorney can help you prepare for this process.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews the evidence in your file. You will likely testify about your symptoms and limitations, and a vocational expert may provide testimony regarding potential work. An attorney can help you prepare for this process and ensure your evidence is clearly presented.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the evidence you present is the most important factor in a judge's decision. An attorney can help you evaluate your case and prepare effectively for your hearing.
