Approval rates
Understanding how a judge compares to their peers requires looking at data from the same period. The 46% approval rate for Leslie Weyn is based on 116 decisions on record since 2016. This figure sits within the broader range of 32% to 79% observed among the 24 judges whose most recent office on record is the Baltimore hearing office.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Weyn. 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 Weyn'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 46% approval rate for Leslie Weyn is derived from 116 decisions on record since 2016. Because this data window captures a specific period of activity ending in September 2016, the pattern reflects the outcomes from that timeframe. This volume of decisions provides a stable view of past activity.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Weyn'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 Baltimore hearing office
The Baltimore hearing office serves you throughout the Maryland region. There are 24 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. While office-wide approval rates provide a baseline, your case is unique and depends on the specific medical evidence you provide.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Baltimore
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 24 judges whose most recent office on record is the Baltimore hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 32% to 79%.
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
Leslie Weyn has a 46% approval rate on record since 2016. This falls within the 32% to 79% range of approval rates for the 24 judges whose most recent office on record is the Baltimore hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
The 46% approval rate for Leslie Weyn is based on 116 decisions on record since 2016. This data reflects activity through September 2016. A qualified attorney can help you understand how your specific medical evidence fits into this historical context.
No. The Social Security Administration assigns cases to judges using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. You cannot choose your judge, which is why it is important to be prepared for any outcome. An attorney can help you build a strong case regardless of your assigned judge.
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 limitations and work history. Having an attorney can help you organize your evidence and prepare for the questions you will face.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and is not a prediction of your specific outcome. While Leslie Weyn has a 46% approval rate on record since 2016, your case will be decided based on your unique medical evidence. An attorney can help you ensure your case is presented as effectively as possible.
