Who decides cases at this office
The panel of 9 judges in Greensboro shows a moderate spread in outcomes, with individual allowance rates ranging from 45% to 85%. While the median rate of 61% is encouraging, the variation means that the judge you draw can influence your outcome. Because cases are assigned randomly, you cannot choose your judge, making it essential to build a file that stands on its own merits regardless of who sits on the bench.
| Rank | Judge | Approval Rate | Total Decisions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E. Norman Graham | 90% | 9,403 | |
| 2 | Maria L. Spitz | 87% | 3,055 | |
| 3 | Daniel J. Stein | 76% | 10,119 | |
| 4 | Clint Dorman | 73% | 24,559 | |
| 5 | William F. Taylor | 73% | 33,923 | |
| 6 | Frederick Johnson | 72% | 14,214 | |
| 7 | Helen O. Evans | 71% | 4,748 | |
| 8 | Marc Seidman | 69% | 7,672 | |
| 9 | Benjamin R. McMillion | 69% | 26,523 | |
| 10 | Richard Jackson | 69% | 24,949 | |
| 11 | Barbara von Euler | 64% | 20,392 | |
| 12 | Nancy L. Brock | 64% | 17,016 | |
| 13 | Scott C. Firestone | 61% | 14,663 | |
| 14 | LaRonna Harris | 61% | 18,099 | |
| 15 | Michelle D. Cavadi | 60% | 25,487 | |
| 16 | Joseph Booth | 54% | 368 | |
| 17 | Joseph Booth III | 49% | 24,878 |
Former & transferred judges
SSA rosters change as judges retire, transfer, or move to national assignments. These judges previously decided Social Security disability cases from this location but are not on the current roster. Their full public decision records are on their profiles.
How long you'll wait
At Greensboro, the average wait from hearing request to written decision is 7 months— versus a national average of 8 months. Here's how it's tracked month by month over the past 16 months.
Your odds change dramatically 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.
Going to your hearing
Hearings in Greensboro move at a steady pace, giving you 7 months to refine your evidence before you face an ALJ. Your most important task is submitting updated medical records that document your condition since your initial denial. During your hearing, a vocational expert will likely testify about jobs that fit your limitations, and you must be ready to address their assessments. Ensure your medication list, daily-activity logs, and any witness statements are submitted well before the deadline, as last-minute evidence is restricted. The judge will preside over the hearing, and you will receive a written decision by mail.
With a 66% allowance rate, Greensboro is an office where a strong, evidence-backed file often leads to a favorable outcome. However, the 40-point spread across the judge panel means that even in a favorable office, a poorly prepared case remains at risk. You can use your remaining time to have your case reviewed by a professional to ensure your medical narrative is airtight before your hearing date.
Field offices that route cases here
If your hearing is at Greensboro, your case originated at one of the SSA field offices below — the local intake counter where you (or a representative) filed the initial application. Field offices don't decide hearings, but they hold your file, issue benefit-payment notices, and field the day-to-day questions during your wait.