Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same timeframe to ensure accuracy. The 57% approval rate for Anna Wright reflects all 614 decisions on record since 2023, which can be measured against the 28% to 89% range seen among other judges whose most recent office on record is Buffalo. These figures provide a statistical baseline for understanding the hearing environment.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Wright. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 26, 2025. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Wright'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 rate for Anna Wright has shown movement across the 614 decisions on record since 2023. You can see the yearly trend: 40% approval over 82 decisions in 2023, 61% over 393 decisions in 2024, and 54% over 226 decisions in 2025. This trend highlights how approval patterns can evolve over time based on the specific mix of cases and evidence presented.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Wright'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 Buffalo hearing office
Anna Wright's most recent office on record is the Buffalo hearing office, with the last recorded decision dated September 2025. This office serves claimants across the region and maintains a bench of 18 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. You can expect a formal hearing process where your evidence quality is the primary factor in the outcome.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Buffalo
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 18 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, with approval rates ranging from 28% to 89% on their records. Five of these judges decided cases here in the latest SSA file from July 2026.
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
Anna Wright has an approval rate of 57% on record since 2023. This sits within the 28% to 89% range observed among the 18 judges whose most recent office on record is Buffalo. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
Yes, the data shows variation in the approval rate for Anna Wright across the 614 decisions on record since 2023. The rate moved from 40% in 2023 to 61% in 2024, followed by 54% in 2025. Understanding these fluctuations is part of building a strong case, and an attorney can help you evaluate your options.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, an attorney can help you prepare for any judge by focusing on the strength of your medical evidence.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an Administrative Law Judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You may be questioned about your work history and physical or mental limitations. Working with 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 does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. While Anna Wright has a 57% approval rate on record since 2023, your case's success depends on the medical evidence and documentation you provide. An attorney can help you ensure your case is as strong as possible.
