Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same period to ensure accuracy. The 58% approval rate for Edmund C. Werre reflects his total decisions on record since 2016. This figure sits within the 37% to 81% range observed among the 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Tulsa hearing office. These aggregate rates describe past decisions rather than predicting the outcome of your specific case.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Werre. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 30, 2016. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Werre'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 record for Edmund C. Werre spans 93 decisions from January 2016 through September 2016. During this window, the approval rate was 58%. Because this data represents a specific, limited timeframe, it provides a snapshot of past activity. This pattern reflects a consistent approach to case evaluation during the period for which records are available.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Werre'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 Tulsa hearing office
Edmund C. Werre's most recent office on record is the Tulsa hearing office, with decisions there through September 2016. This office serves claimants across Oklahoma and is part of a regional network of hearing sites. With 15 judges whose most recent office on record is this location, the bench represents a wide variety of experience levels and decision patterns.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Tulsa
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is essentially random. There are 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Tulsa hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 37% to 81% on their since-2016 records. For your preparation, the guidance 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
Edmund C. Werre has an approval rate of 58% based on 93 decisions on record since 2016. This falls within the 37% to 81% range of the 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Tulsa hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
The data for Edmund C. Werre covers the period from January 2016 to September 2016, during which the approval rate was 58%. Because the record is limited to this window, it does not show a multi-year trend. A qualified attorney can help you understand how your case evidence aligns with these historical patterns.
No. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a random workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. You cannot choose your judge, which is why working with an attorney to prepare a strong case is essential regardless of who is assigned. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You will likely answer questions about your work history and how your impairments prevent you from performing daily tasks. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical records for the hearing.
An approval rate is a statistical observation of past decisions, not a guarantee of your outcome. While Edmund C. Werre has a 58% approval rate on record, every case is unique and depends on the specific medical evidence provided. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and prepare accordingly.
