Judge Ratings for Greensboro NC Social Security Hearings (Oct 2024)
The Quality of Greensboro Social Security Hearing Judges
Good news if you have a hearing in Greensboro! Greensboro Social Security Hearing Judges have some of the better case approval ratings in the nation. That being said, it appears that Greensboro does have four judges who are slightly below the national average. The national average for case approval rate is 54%, and as you can see from the table below, Greensboro Judges are higher, namely 60%.
This page is for Greensboro Social Security Hearings, in other words, for people who live in or near Greensboro, Reidsville, Wilkesboro, Asheboro, Burlington, High Point, Mt. Airy, or Winston Salem. For Goldsboro, Fayetteville, Kinston, New Bern, Lumberton, Rockingham, Sanford, Wilmington, Whiteville Social Security Hearings click on Judge Ratings for Fayetteville NC. For Ahoskie, Durham, Elizabeth City, Goldsboro, Greenville, Henderson, Raleigh, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Smithfield, Washington, Wilson Social Security Hearings click on Judge Ratings for Raleigh NC. For Albemarle, Charlotte, Concord, Hickory, Gastonia, Salisbury, Shelby, Statesville or Rock Hill, SC Social Security Hearings click on Judge Ratings for Charlotte NC.
Judge Ratings for Greensboro Social Security Hearings
Are you wondering if you got a good judge for your Greensboro Social Security Hearing for Disability or SSI scheduled in the Office of Hearing Operations (OHO)? Do you want to know everything you can about the where, why and how of the hearing itself? You’re not alone, most of our clients desperately want to know every detail of their Disability Hearing so that they have the best chance of winning. You might have a hearing in Greensboro if you have a Social Security Disability/SSI appeal and live in or nearGreensboro, Reidsville, Wilkesboro, Asheboro, Burlington, High Point, Mt. Airy, or Winston Salem. The Greensboro Social Security Hearing office is on South Edgeworth Street two blocks East of Greensboro College and three blocks south of First National Bank Field. You can find the name of your judge on a hearing scheduled notice or call the number for the hearing office (at the bottom of this page). Here are all the judges’ statistics and other information that you need, and if you’re looking for a Disability Lawyer serving Greensboro, don’t hesitate to call us or email us and we will evaluate your case for free.
Judges’ Statistics
The following table is up to date as of October 2024:
Judge | Percent Approved | Total Dispositions |
Booth III, Joseph | 52% | 399 |
Cavadi, Michelle D | 48% | 382 |
Dorman, Clint | 62% | 431 |
Firestone, Scott C | 50% | 162 |
Jackson, Richard | 68% | 374 |
McMillion, Benjamin R | 79% | 332 |
Spitz, Maria L | 77% | 185 |
von Euler, Barbara | 50% | 429 |
Totals | 60% | 2694 |
Social Security Hearing Tip: Back pain is the most common cause of disability listed on Social Security Disability applications and used at Social Security Disability Hearings. If you have back pain, the Judge will want to see one or more MRI reports. The Judge does not usually want to see the imaging itself, just the report, because only a trained medical expert can read imaging. Also, it is best for your orthopedic doctor or other provider to write a supporting letter or residual functional capacity (RFC) form that can help the Judge determine your functional limitations. There are things you can tell your doctor that will help, and a Disability Lawyer serving Greensboro, like us, can explain them to you. Contact us for a free consultation or more information.
The Quality of Greensboro Social Security Hearing Judges
Good news if you have a hearing in Greensboro! Greensboro Social Security Hearing Judges have some of the better case approval ratings in the nation. That being said, it appears that Greensboro does have four judges who are slightly below the national average. The national average for case approval rate is 54%, and as you can see, Greensboro Judges are higher, namely 60%. Still, many have very bad experiences in Greensboro because it still is Social Security, run by the government, which is a complete and utter mess. But many people have really good experiences, because some of the judges and staff genuinely care about other people. The judges there are doing the best they can. Do they get decisions wrong sometimes? Of course, they are human. Only those with very low case approval rates would I call biased.
For example, for Greensboro Social Security hearings, Administrative Law Judge Michelle Cavadi has the lowest case approval percentage at 48%. That is actually a pretty high approval rate for the lowest rated judge in a particular hearing office. She may be just a tad skeptical and doesn’t want to be taken advantage of by claimants who are exaggerating their condition. The last thing these judges want to do is give someone a Disability Check who is not really disabled, just lazy. If you draw a judge with below 50% approval rate then you will need a decent case to win, usually with some convincing medical evidence. Make sure you get all of your relevant medical records and try to get a supporting letter from your doctor. To win with a judge under 50%, if you’re under age 50 you probably have to have a pretty devastating condition or being at least age 50 or over with a physical condition that prevents the ability to stand and walk for a prolonged period of time. In the case of being 50 or over, you may lose if you have sedentary work experience. Click here to get more information about the rules, or a Disability Lawyer serving Greensboro, like us, can give you the information you need. Click here for a free case evaluation.
Where Will My Hearing Be Held?
Most hearings will be held by phone, the judge’s clerk will call your phone and place you in a conference call. The whole hearing will be held via conference call, it’s actually very efficient. If you have a lawyer the evidence is submitted electronically before the hearing.
If you don’t have a lawyer you’ll have to bring your evidence to the hearing office or mail it in. You can request an in-person hearing, but we don’t advise it. If you do have a in-person hearing or need to submit evidence, check the SSA hearing office locator website. The Greensboro Social Security Hearing office is in Suite 300 of 101 South Edgeworth Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. You’ll go through the metal detectors – don’t bring any weapons, even a pocket knife, or they won’t let you in. Then check in with the staff and wait to be called for your hearing. If you need to reach the Greensboro Social Security hearing office, also known as the Office of Hearing Operations, call (866) 690-2091.
What should I do if I need help with my hearing?
If you do not have a lawyer yet, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) presiding over your case will almost always give you a postponement to try to get a lawyer. These hearings are very difficult without a lawyer, and the ALJs rarely get the evidence they need unless a lawyer is involved. If you need a Disability Lawyer serving Greensboro, no matter what stage your case is in, call us or email us and we will evaluate your case for free.