Approval rates
The approval rate for Arthur Zeidman is based on 2,893 decisions on record since 2016. This provides a data set for understanding historical decision patterns compared to the 34% to 80% range seen among other judges whose most recent office on record is the Las Vegas hearing office. These figures reflect past outcomes rather than a guarantee of how your specific case will be decided.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Zeidman. 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 Zeidman'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, your judge's approval rate has fluctuated. The data reflects a mix of outcomes, with the most recent period showing a 46% approval rate in 2025. This pattern is consistent with the overall 45% approval rate on record, suggesting that the approach to evaluating evidence remains steady over time.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Zeidman'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 Las Vegas hearing office
Arthur Zeidman's most recent office on record is the Las Vegas hearing office, with decisions there through September 2025. This office serves claimants across Nevada and manages a high volume of disability claims. You can expect a formal hearing process where the quality of your evidence is the primary factor in the outcome.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Las Vegas
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 10 judges whose most recent office on record is the Las Vegas hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 34% to 80%.
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
Arthur Zeidman has an approval rate of 45% on record since 2016. Among the 10 judges whose most recent office on record is the Las Vegas hearing office, approval rates range from 34% to 80%. An attorney can help you understand how your case evidence aligns with these historical patterns.
The approval rate for Arthur Zeidman has seen yearly variations, ranging from a low of 40% to a high of 53% over the period from 2016 to 2025. These fluctuations are common and often depend on the specific mix of cases and evidence presented. An attorney can help you prepare your case for this judge.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is important to be prepared for any judge by having a well-documented case. An attorney can help you prepare for this process.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be asked about your work history, daily limitations, and the nature of your impairments. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions and ensure your evidence is clearly presented.
The 45% approval rate for Arthur Zeidman is a historical summary of past decisions and not a prediction for your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the strength of your medical evidence is the most important factor in your outcome. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and prepare for your hearing.
