Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at consistent timeframes. While Rebecca Wolfe maintains a 61% approval rate across her total record since 2016, her performance in the latest reporting period shows a 71% approval rate. This latest-period figure sits 8 percentage points above the Miami OHO office average of 63%. These figures provide a statistical baseline, but aggregate rates describe past decisions rather than predictions for your individual hearing.
Office- and national-level breakdowns of fully favorable vs denial rates aren't currently published by SSA in the per-office disposition data. The judge's own breakdown is the detail we have today.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Wolfe'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, Rebecca Wolfe has issued 2,941 decisions. Her yearly approval trend shows a rise from 50% in 2017 and 52% in 2018 to 75% in 2024 and 73% in 2025. The latest fiscal year-to-date period shows a 71% approval rate. This recent performance reflects a shift toward higher approval patterns compared to your earlier record.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Wolfe'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 Miami OHO hearing office
The Miami OHO is the most recent office on record for Rebecca Wolfe as of July 2026. This office operates with a bench of 13 judges. The office-wide approval rate for the latest period is 63%. You can visit the Miami OHO hearing office page for the full roster of judges.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Miami OHO
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 13 judges whose most recent office on record is the Miami OHO. Approval rates among this group vary, ranging from 32% to 83% on their records since 2016. Preparation remains consistent regardless of which judge you are assigned.
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
Rebecca Wolfe's 61% approval rate since 2016 falls within the 32% to 83% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is the Miami OHO. Because case assignment is random, an attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
Yes, the data shows a shift in approval patterns. While her rate was 50% in 2017 and 52% in 2018, it has trended upward in recent years, reaching 71% in the latest reporting period. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific case evidence.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Since you cannot choose your judge, working with an attorney is the best way to ensure your case is prepared for any outcome.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ 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 for these questions and present your evidence effectively.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and is not a prediction of how Rebecca Wolfe will rule on your specific claim. Your success depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and your testimony. An attorney can help you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your case before your hearing.
