Approval rates
The approval rate for Gregory White is based on 2,733 decisions on record since 2016. This figure is compared against the broader bench at the NHC St Louis, where the 15 judges whose most recent office on record is this one show an approval-rate range of 40% to 79% for the same period. These statistics provide a baseline for understanding how past cases have been decided.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge White. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 26, 2025. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Judge White isn't in SSA's latest disposition file, so the judge comparison tool, which compares active judges over one period, leaves them out.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge White'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 2016, Gregory White has maintained a varied approval pattern. After an initial period, the data shows an upward trend between 2021 and 2023, where rates reached as high as 74%. While the most recent data from 2025 shows a rate of 68%, the overall volume of 2,733 decisions suggests a consistent approach to case evaluation.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge White'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 NHC St Louis hearing office
Gregory White's most recent office on record is the NHC St Louis, with decisions there through September 2025. This office serves the Missouri region and maintains a bench of 15 judges whose most recent record is at this location. You can expect a standard hearing process focused on the medical evidence provided in your file.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is NHC St Louis
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the NHC St Louis, with approval rates ranging from 40% to 79% on their since-2016 records. Because assignment is outside of your control, understanding the office-wide bench is a helpful part of your preparation.
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
Gregory White has an approval rate of 58% across 2,733 decisions on record since 2016. This places the judge within the 40% to 79% range observed among the 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the NHC St Louis. An attorney can help you prepare your case for this specific bench.
Yes, the approval rate for Gregory White has fluctuated over time. After starting at 58% in 2017, the rate saw an increase to 74% in 2023 before settling at 68% in 2025. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because you cannot choose your judge, it is important to focus on the strength of your medical evidence with an attorney.
The 58% approval rate for Gregory White is a statistical observation of past decisions, not a guarantee of your specific outcome. Every case is unique, and your success depends primarily on the quality of your medical documentation. An attorney can help you ensure your evidence is ready for your hearing.
