Approval rates
The approval rate for Gregory M. Wilson is 35% based on 2,011 decisions on record since 2016. When compared to the broader bench of 13 judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville, this rate is at the lower end of the 35% to 72% range. These figures provide a statistical view of past activity rather than a guarantee of future results.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Wilson. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 29, 2023. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Wilson'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 approval trend for Gregory M. Wilson has fluctuated since 2016. After an initial period of relative stability, the rate saw a decline in 2019 before experiencing an uptick in 2021 and 2022. The most recent data from 2023 shows a return to a lower approval level. These shifts in the 2,011 decisions on record suggest that the judge's pattern is sensitive to the specific evidence and case mix presented during different periods.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Wilson'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 Greenville hearing office
The Greenville hearing office serves you throughout South Carolina and the surrounding region. This office has a bench of 13 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a standard administrative process focused on the medical documentation of your impairment.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville
SSA uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. Among the 13 judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville, approval rates vary significantly, ranging from 35% to 72%. While these differences exist, the core requirements for proving disability remain consistent across the bench.
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 M. Wilson has an approval rate of 35% on record since 2016. This places him at the lower end of the 35% to 72% range observed among the 13 judges whose most recent office on record is Greenville. An attorney can help you prepare your case to meet the specific requirements of this bench.
Yes, the approval rate for Gregory M. Wilson has varied over time. It reached a low of 28% in 2019 and a high of 43% in 2022, based on the 2,011 total decisions on record. An attorney can help you prepare your case to address these trends.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges, ensuring that assignments remain random and impartial. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned to your hearing.
The 35% approval rate on record for Gregory M. Wilson is a historical statistic and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Your success depends primarily on the medical evidence and testimony you provide. An attorney can help you ensure your evidence is as strong as possible.
