Approval rates
The approval rate for Kenneth Wilson is based on 939 decisions on record since 2016. When compared to the bench at the Cincinnati hearing office, where since-2016 approval rates range from 31% to 77%, his record is at the higher end of that spectrum. These figures reflect historical patterns rather than specific outcomes for your case.
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 27, 2019. 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
Since 2016, Kenneth Wilson has issued 939 decisions. His approval rate was 66% in 2016, 85% in 2017, 82% in 2018, and 74% in 2019. This variation reflects his decision-making activity during the recorded window.
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 Cincinnati hearing office
Kenneth Wilson's most recent office on record is the Cincinnati hearing office, with decisions there through September 2019. This office maintains a bench of 14 judges whose most recent records are tied to this location. You can find more information on the Cincinnati hearing office page.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Cincinnati
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning your judge is assigned randomly. There are 14 judges whose most recent office on record is the Cincinnati hearing office, with since-2016 approval rates ranging from 31% to 77%. You can view the full office roster on the Cincinnati hearing office page.
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
Kenneth Wilson has a 77% approval rate on record since 2016. This places him at the top of the range for the 14 judges whose most recent office on record is the Cincinnati hearing office, where rates vary from 31% to 77%. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
Yes, the data shows a shift in his approval patterns. After an initial 66% approval rate in 2016, his decisions reached 85% in 2017 and 82% in 2018, before moving to 74% in 2019. An attorney can help you prepare your case based on these trends.
No. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm. You cannot choose your judge, which is why working with a qualified attorney is important to prepare for any outcome. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
A hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your evidence for the hearing.
