Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same timeframe to ensure accuracy. The 67% approval rate for Gloria B. York covers her decisions on record since 2016, which we measure against the 21% to 79% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is the same. This docket of 1,116 decisions provides a clear view of past activity.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge York. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 28, 2018. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge York'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 Gloria B. York shows a fluctuating trend across the 1,116 decisions on record since 2016. After an initial approval rate of 63% in 2016, the figures rose to 75% in 2017 before adjusting to 62% in 2018. These variations are common in administrative law and often reflect changes in the specific types of cases or the quality of evidence presented.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge York'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 Lexington hearing office
Gloria B. York's most recent office on record is the Lexington hearing office. This office maintains a bench of 18 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, reflecting a diverse range of decision-making patterns. You can expect a formal hearing process where medical evidence is the primary factor in the outcome.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Lexington
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 21% to 79% on their since-2016 records. Because each judge has a unique approach to evaluating evidence, understanding the office-wide bench is helpful.
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
Gloria B. York has an approval rate of 67% on record since 2016. This sits within the 21% to 79% range observed among the 18 judges whose most recent office on record is the Lexington hearing office. An attorney can help you understand how your specific medical evidence aligns with these patterns.
The approval rate for Gloria B. York has varied, starting at 63% in 2016, peaking at 75% in 2017, and reaching 62% in 2018. These shifts are based on 1,116 total decisions on record. If you are concerned about how these trends affect your hearing, an attorney can help you.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because you cannot choose your judge, working with an attorney to prepare a strong case is the best way to be ready for whoever is assigned.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and testimony. You will likely be asked questions about your daily limitations and work history. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical evidence to ensure your case is presented effectively.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. While Gloria B. York has a 67% approval rate on record since 2016, your individual result depends on the strength of your medical documentation. An attorney can help you evaluate your case and prepare for the hearing.
