GREENSBORO, North carolina Odar offices
At the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA, 21 different administrative law judges (ALJ) conduct Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) hearings. Currently, in Greensboro, the average wait time for a SSI or SSD hearing is 14 months. The average case processing time in Greensboro is 503 days. The Greensboro average for winning a SSI or SSD disability hearing is 55%. Click on the name of one of the ALJs below to see detailed information about their hearing results. This information for the Greensboro ODAR office was last updated on 10/01/2021.
AVERAGE STATISTICS
| Office | Judges | Avg. Hearing | Average Processing Time |
Avg. Depositions Per Day Per ALJ |
Cases Dismissed |
Cases Approved |
Cases Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENSBORO | 21 | 14.0 months | 503 days | 2.0 | 16% | 55% | 29% |
| NORTH CAROLINA | 11.8 months | 419 days | 2.0 | 18% | 46% | 36% | |
| National Average: | 11.8 months | 418 days | 1.9 | 18% | 44% | 38% | |
AVERAGE TIME
| Hearing Wait Time |
Depositions Per Day Per ALJ |
Average Processing Time |
Cases Pending |
Depositions | New Cases | Hearings In Person |
Video Hearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| months | days | % | % |
LIST OF JUDGES / 31
| Full Name | Dismissed | Approved | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Harris | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Paula Wordsworth | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Rebecca Wolfe | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Paul T Williams | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Barbara von Euler | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Kevin Vodak | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Michelle Thompson | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| William F Taylor | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Daniel J Stein | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Marc Seidman | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Dana Rosen | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Michael A Rodriguez | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Kevin Plunkett | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Katie H Pierce | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Robin R Palenske | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Joseph A Pachnowski | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Frederick McGrath | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Jerry Lovitt | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Frederick Johnson | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Richard Jackson | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Maurice W Horne | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| E. Norman Graham | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Scott C Firestone | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Helen O Evans | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Emanuel C Edwards | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Clint Dorman | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Sandra R DiMaggio Wallis | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Michelle D Cavadi | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| John E Case | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Nancy L Brock | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Joseph E Brezina | 0% | 0% | 0% |
286 Comments
This Judge really doesn't need to be doing Hearings. I never had a Representative but the Representative that was with her before me laughed on the Hearing date about how the Judge had been drinking. I do not drink but I really don't know why our SSA allows a Judge under the infulence to listen to cases.. This Judge was literally falling on the desk, speach slurred and I was amazed this woman was going to make a decision on me that would affect the rest of my life. Of course I got denied but she had no clue what was going on that day and I get a denial because of her inability to even stay focused on my Hearing... Thanks Judge Brock (maybe I would have done better if I would have come intoxicated to the Hearing?)
This Judge really doesn't need to be doing Hearings. I never had a Representative but the Representative that was with her before me laughed on the Hearing date about how the Judge had been drinking. I do not drink but I really don't know why our SSA allows a Judge under the infulence to listen to cases.. This Judge was literally falling on the desk, speach slurred and I was amazed this woman was going to make a decision on me that would affect the rest of my life. Of course I got denied but she had no clue what was going on that day and I get a denial because of her inability to even stay focused on my Hearing... Thanks Judge Brock (maybe I would have done better if I would have come intoxicated to the Hearing?)
This Judge really doesn't need to be doing Hearings. I never had a Representative but the Representative that was with her before me laughed on the Hearing date about how the Judge had been drinking. I do not drink but I really don't know why our SSA allows a Judge under the infulence to listen to cases.. This Judge was literally falling on the desk, speach slurred and I was amazed this woman was going to make a decision on me that would affect the rest of my life. Of course I got denied but she had no clue what was going on that day and I get a denial because of her inability to even stay focused on my Hearing... Thanks Judge Brock (maybe I would have done better if I would have come intoxicated to the Hearing?)
This Judge really doesn't need to be doing Hearings. I never had a Representative but the Representative that was with her before me laughed on the Hearing date about how the Judge had been drinking. I do not drink but I really don't know why our SSA allows a Judge under the infulence to listen to cases.. This Judge was literally falling on the desk, speach slurred and I was amazed this woman was going to make a decision on me that would affect the rest of my life. Of course I got denied but she had no clue what was going on that day and I get a denial because of her inability to even stay focused on my Hearing... Thanks Judge Brock (maybe I would have done better if I would have come intoxicated to the Hearing?)
I requested that the Appeals Council reopen a case where an unrepresented client went before her. They agreed!! The Judge said that the client was a secretary and performed someother job that she never did. Also, the client was 3 months away from turning 55, and she would have grided out with the light RFC that the Judge gave her. However, the Judge in her discreation found her to be 54, and denied her case. Also, the Judge never considered several of the claimant's medically determinable impairments.
I requested that the Appeals Council reopen a case where an unrepresented client went before her. They agreed!! The Judge said that the client was a secretary and performed someother job that she never did. Also, the client was 3 months away from turning 55, and she would have grided out with the light RFC that the Judge gave her. However, the Judge in her discreation found her to be 54, and denied her case. Also, the Judge never considered several of the claimant's medically determinable impairments.
I requested that the Appeals Council reopen a case where an unrepresented client went before her. They agreed!! The Judge said that the client was a secretary and performed someother job that she never did. Also, the client was 3 months away from turning 55, and she would have grided out with the light RFC that the Judge gave her. However, the Judge in her discreation found her to be 54, and denied her case. Also, the Judge never considered several of the claimant's medically determinable impairments.
I would like to thank Judge Brock for finally approving disabitity for a very Good friend of mine that almost lost his foot due to waiting for 3 years for disability we appreciate you thanks!
I would like to thank Judge Brock for finally approving disabitity for a very Good friend of mine that almost lost his foot due to waiting for 3 years for disability we appreciate you thanks!
I would like to thank Judge Brock for finally approving disabitity for a very Good friend of mine that almost lost his foot due to waiting for 3 years for disability we appreciate you thanks!
I would like to thank Judge Brock for finally approving disabitity for a very Good friend of mine that almost lost his foot due to waiting for 3 years for disability we appreciate you thanks!
I have heard complaints about this ALJ being intoxicated in the past; my understanding is that this situation is under control now. I've had a number of hearings with her in the past couple of years and she always seemed fine and well prepared. She doesn't usually ask for opening or closing statements. She will cover most of the important stuff in a general way and then let rep follow up on specifics. She will award a solid case. She does often run late in starting hearings.
I have heard complaints about this ALJ being intoxicated in the past; my understanding is that this situation is under control now. I've had a number of hearings with her in the past couple of years and she always seemed fine and well prepared. She doesn't usually ask for opening or closing statements. She will cover most of the important stuff in a general way and then let rep follow up on specifics. She will award a solid case. She does often run late in starting hearings.
I have heard complaints about this ALJ being intoxicated in the past; my understanding is that this situation is under control now. I've had a number of hearings with her in the past couple of years and she always seemed fine and well prepared. She doesn't usually ask for opening or closing statements. She will cover most of the important stuff in a general way and then let rep follow up on specifics. She will award a solid case. She does often run late in starting hearings.
Very fair judge. Asks lots of questions and will refer to expert vocational witness for job related questions. You need to be truthful with this judge as she will look up your answers in your medical records. I recieved my approval the day af court verbally.
Judge Brock is a very fair and smart Judge. She was well prepared had obviously read my entire case. I received a FULLY FAVORABLE decision.
I personally have nothing bad to say about this judge. My only thing is why has it been going on 4 months next month to get a decision after my disability hearing. I honestly didn't think it would take this long. It took 3 years to get a hearing and I'm still waiting. I guess time will tell. Good luck to everyone who deserves it.
I just have a problem with ALJ Brock does not take in the total medical record of clients. As well as her decisions do not reflect testimony. in other words she lies in her decisions!
I just have a problem with ALJ Brock does not take in the total medical record of clients. As well as her decisions do not reflect testimony. in other words she lies in her decisions!
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A judge could not make a claimant feel more at ease. He is very good judge.
A judge could not make a claimant feel more at ease. He is very good judge.
A judge could not make a claimant feel more at ease. He is very good judge.
A judge could not make a claimant feel more at ease. He is very good judge.
URGENT JUDGE AND NEEDS ATTENTION IN THE WORST WAY. WHAT DO I DO ..I was found disabled back in dec last year. ssi is with holding my monthly check from me that i use to live on. they made a mistake on what to pay my attorney and are now withhoding my ssi because Judge John E. Case re-opened my case after finding i was disabled and added more back-pay. I am about to be evicted because I havent been able to pay my rent on disablity alone which is only $375. my rent is $600 a month and my only source of income is social security. shouldnt that amount that my attorney was owed come from my back pay and not my monthly check im suposed to live on. i called both local and main social security offCie and they tell me there is nothing they can do to help me. Judge if you read this please I beg you to respond to me. I asked my attorney for help and they tell me my case is done and theres nothing they can do either. PLEASE HELP ME. You were a very nice Judge and made me feel comfortable but now i feel overwhelmed that no one wants to help me. Please help. this is real urgent. im sick over it.
URGENT JUDGE AND NEEDS ATTENTION IN THE WORST WAY. WHAT DO I DO ..I was found disabled back in dec last year. ssi is with holding my monthly check from me that i use to live on. they made a mistake on what to pay my attorney and are now withhoding my ssi because Judge John E. Case re-opened my case after finding i was disabled and added more back-pay. I am about to be evicted because I havent been able to pay my rent on disablity alone which is only $375. my rent is $600 a month and my only source of income is social security. shouldnt that amount that my attorney was owed come from my back pay and not my monthly check im suposed to live on. i called both local and main social security offCie and they tell me there is nothing they can do to help me. Judge if you read this please I beg you to respond to me. I asked my attorney for help and they tell me my case is done and theres nothing they can do either. PLEASE HELP ME. You were a very nice Judge and made me feel comfortable but now i feel overwhelmed that no one wants to help me. Please help. this is real urgent. im sick over it.
URGENT JUDGE AND NEEDS ATTENTION IN THE WORST WAY. WHAT DO I DO ..I was found disabled back in dec last year. ssi is with holding my monthly check from me that i use to live on. they made a mistake on what to pay my attorney and are now withhoding my ssi because Judge John E. Case re-opened my case after finding i was disabled and added more back-pay. I am about to be evicted because I havent been able to pay my rent on disablity alone which is only $375. my rent is $600 a month and my only source of income is social security. shouldnt that amount that my attorney was owed come from my back pay and not my monthly check im suposed to live on. i called both local and main social security offCie and they tell me there is nothing they can do to help me. Judge if you read this please I beg you to respond to me. I asked my attorney for help and they tell me my case is done and theres nothing they can do either. PLEASE HELP ME. You were a very nice Judge and made me feel comfortable but now i feel overwhelmed that no one wants to help me. Please help. this is real urgent. im sick over it.
absolute nightmare - she is a twit from twittersville - she is snooty, will not look at you with a serene caring look, acts like she owns the world and most definitely is the type, I think, that would undermine anything - she may know her law and what it takes to be a judge, but she is not a people person. Lost my case and hope to God Almighty I don't get her again after filing my appeal - not impressed - she need to go back where she came from -
absolute nightmare - she is a twit from twittersville - she is snooty, will not look at you with a serene caring look, acts like she owns the world and most definitely is the type, I think, that would undermine anything - she may know her law and what it takes to be a judge, but she is not a people person. Lost my case and hope to God Almighty I don't get her again after filing my appeal - not impressed - she need to go back where she came from -
absolute nightmare - she is a twit from twittersville - she is snooty, will not look at you with a serene caring look, acts like she owns the world and most definitely is the type, I think, that would undermine anything - she may know her law and what it takes to be a judge, but she is not a people person. Lost my case and hope to God Almighty I don't get her again after filing my appeal - not impressed - she need to go back where she came from -
A very unfair decision is one that is based on the lowest percentage of facts that count. A judge must consider all facts to be important. Its obvious in our case she was focused on one fact. Along with her lopsided view of our case,her absolute uncaring attitude showed through again, after a appeal was one, ms cavadi showed up with her intent to never be wrong and kept her lopsided, unfair, ratio of denials, right where she wants them.
She is a nightmare! She only focuses on one thing not your entire case. She is very rude. She is very arrogant, she acts as though she does not even want to be there. She does not have any expertise on the conditions I have and refuses to let you explain them to her.
I had read these reviews before having my hearing so naturally I was nervous. The Honorable Judge Michelle Cavadi is not like what people portray her to be. She explained when I first went in that she will not look at me because she is looking at her paperwork and the computer that has all my pertinent information. She asked me questions about my condition. She allowed me to ask any questions at the end of my hearing. I did not think she was rude. She is very knowledgeable in the law. So, don't let bad reviews give you a wrong impression. If people don't get the results they want, they tend to give people bad reviews.
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She comes in with her mind made up and has zero empathy.
It just seems like to me this judge was determined to deny my disability from the very get go. She had no empathy for me and my condition, and what I have been going through the last past two years leading up to my hearing none whatsoever. She in her unjust decision to deny my disability seemed to go full force to twist all of my statements around against me, and to undercut my disability status and just plain and simple didn't care about me none whatsoever. I hope I never get her as a ALJ over any of my future cases ever again. That's if I have to end up re-filing my whole case all over again.
I Fill Like This Judge Was putting Words in my Mouth,,,And She Was Twisting All Of My Statements Around Against Me Too.? I'm Like Trump I Will Never Stop Fighting these Demon's ,I Guess its True Rich people only one's That Get's Approved,,And They are Able to Work And Do Not Need The Money If your Really Disabled,,Get a Better Attorney to Fight your case,,And Never STOP..I'm Not Going To Give Up,,I Hav;nt been able to work scent;s 2012..Because of my Heath Problem;s,,And i can't afford to goe to a pain management Doctor,,I Told This Judge i could,nt afford to get my medication.s,This Judge said on paper why did I Take my Doctor advices and goe to a pain management Doctor,,Now you Know I Could not Afford it,,I Been getting help from my Family .And we are Barely making it,,Some Time;s i Just Fill like Blowing my Brains out,,With this Cov19 out break,,Its just getting worser,,I'm not going to blame no one for This,But The Truth is the Truth,,
I Fill Like This Judge Was putting Words in my Mouth,,,And She Was Twisting All Of My Statements Around Against Me Too.? I'm Like Trump I Will Never Stop Fighting these Demon's ,I Guess its True Rich people only one's That Get's Approved,,And They are Able to Work And Do Not Need The Money If your Really Disabled,,Get a Better Attorney to Fight your case,,And Never STOP..I'm Not Going To Give Up,,I Hav;nt been able to work scent;s 2012..Because of my Heath Problem;s,,And i can't afford to goe to a pain management Doctor,,I Told This Judge i could,nt afford to get my medication.s,This Judge said on paper why did I Take my Doctor advices and goe to a pain management Doctor,,Now you Know I Could not Afford it,,I Been getting help from my Family .And we are Barely making it,,Some Time;s i Just Fill like Blowing my Brains out,,With this Cov19 out break,,Its just getting worser,,I'm not going to blame no one for This,But The Truth is the Truth,,
DOES NOT FOLLOW THE LAW
DOES NOT FOLLOW THE LAW
DOES NOT FOLLOW THE LAW
DOES NOT FOLLOW THE LAW
I have found through personal interaction that Judge S oandra R DiMaggio Wallis is a consummate professional who engages claimants with an object and open mindset. It is my hope that she continue to facilitate her duties with the application of knowledge and the faculty of wisdom with which she has received from our Most High God.
I have found through personal interaction that Judge S oandra R DiMaggio Wallis is a consummate professional who engages claimants with an object and open mindset. It is my hope that she continue to facilitate her duties with the application of knowledge and the faculty of wisdom with which she has received from our Most High God.
I have found through personal interaction that Judge S oandra R DiMaggio Wallis is a consummate professional who engages claimants with an object and open mindset. It is my hope that she continue to facilitate her duties with the application of knowledge and the faculty of wisdom with which she has received from our Most High God.
i am just sicken to be denied again. i worked hard in my young yrs and now that im sick i have to beg to be approved what i have paid into.
i am just sicken to be denied again. i worked hard in my young yrs and now that im sick i have to beg to be approved what i have paid into.
i am just sicken to be denied again. i worked hard in my young yrs and now that im sick i have to beg to be approved what i have paid into.
Judge Sandra Dimaggio Wallis really helped my wife in receiving her fully favorable decision. She was a very understanding Judge being that my wife suffers with debilitating complex regional pain syndrome (crps) and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (cts). Thank you so very much Judge Sandra Dimaggio Wallis!!! You are the best!! May God bless you tremendously!
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I went before Judge Clint Dorman at the end of September 2016. Before he proceeded, he told me to just relax and get comfortable. That right away, set my mind at ease. He allowed my attorney to ask me questions regarding my disabilities. Afterwards, he asked me a few questions and then asked the VRS Representative a few questions. The entire process took only 28 minutes. He then told me he would make his decision by tomorrow. In my opinion Judge Dorman was very professional, very compassionate, and very thorough. If you are truly disabled, this is the judge you want!
Judge Dorman has a high degree of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and overall legal ability. We are lucky to have him as an Administrative Law Judge in North Carolina.
Judge Clint Dorman is the nicest judge I ever met. Most of the time when you go in front of judges you are so nervous. Judge Clint Dorman makes you feel so comfortable and at ease .To get judge Clint Dorman is a blessing from god.
Judge Clint Dorman is the nicest judge I ever met. Most of the time when you go in front of judges you are so nervous. Judge Clint Dorman makes you feel so comfortable and at ease .To get judge Clint Dorman is a blessing from god.
Judge Edwards was a very straight forward and fair judge . That treated me like a human instead of a number, seemed as he cared about my problems . I thank god for having him as my hearing judge.
Judge Edwards was a very straight forward and fair judge . That treated me like a human instead of a number, seemed as he cared about my problems . I thank god for having him as my hearing judge.
Judge Edwards was a very straight forward and fair judge . That treated me like a human instead of a number, seemed as he cared about my problems . I thank god for having him as my hearing judge.
Judge Edwards was a very straight forward and fair judge . That treated me like a human instead of a number, seemed as he cared about my problems . I thank god for having him as my hearing judge.
Dear Judge Evans, I'am writing about you just in my case, you said your decision was unfavorable in my disability case. I think the decision, was very wrong. You told my lawyer Mr. Weeks that I had won, then I recieved this letter form Greensboro that does'nt make any sense at all.
Dear Judge Evans, I'am writing about you just in my case, you said your decision was unfavorable in my disability case. I think the decision, was very wrong. You told my lawyer Mr. Weeks that I had won, then I recieved this letter form Greensboro that does'nt make any sense at all.
Dear Judge Evans, I'am writing about you just in my case, you said your decision was unfavorable in my disability case. I think the decision, was very wrong. You told my lawyer Mr. Weeks that I had won, then I recieved this letter form Greensboro that does'nt make any sense at all.
This is my LIFELONG were talking about and it is still on hold. No medical care. I'm drowning and am about to give up completely. I was awarded disability in 2008 but turned it down to go back to work. I was reinjured with basically the same injuries even worse on the other side. The judge seemed fair and listened to my case and I have great respect for her. My appeal hearing was February 2nd and I haven't heard a word. I've seenever plenty of other cases already decided that were heard after mine. Please HELP
How can you still have a job when you are sleeping during the hearing? i know if no jobs that will let you sleep when you have people depending on you to do your job. you are PLAYING with not just my life but every person that comes in your court. if you can not do your job STEP DOWN
Had my hearing in front of Judge Evans 1/29/19, and have not received a decision as of 8/11/19. Why can't she make a decision either way ? Hearing went in my favor according to my attorney, and the occupational expert saying there were no jobs out there that I was able to do. I have not been able to work since September 2016. How am I supposed to survive ?
Sir Judge Scott C Firestone is truly amazeing.Hes compatioante and careing.He didnt have to but did infact move back my court case three times.cause im unable to handle most sittuations myself.and only have my mom to help me,And she has her own problems and mental health problems.Hes truly awsome.
Sir Judge Scott C Firestone is truly amazeing.Hes compatioante and careing.He didnt have to but did infact move back my court case three times.cause im unable to handle most sittuations myself.and only have my mom to help me,And she has her own problems and mental health problems.Hes truly awsome.
Sir Judge Scott C Firestone is truly amazeing.Hes compatioante and careing.He didnt have to but did infact move back my court case three times.cause im unable to handle most sittuations myself.and only have my mom to help me,And she has her own problems and mental health problems.Hes truly awsome.
You R O C K in the USA!
You R O C K in the USA!
You R O C K in the USA!
Well i had entirely different treatment from this 'person' and can not publish my true feelings publicly. I am however in contact with intelligent organizations and superiors who will take the time to review the lack of integrity, honesty, and competence required for his position, and if I had my way, would like nothing better than to see him removed from what is clearly a job that is well above his capabilities.
Well i had entirely different treatment from this 'person' and can not publish my true feelings publicly. I am however in contact with intelligent organizations and superiors who will take the time to review the lack of integrity, honesty, and competence required for his position, and if I had my way, would like nothing better than to see him removed from what is clearly a job that is well above his capabilities.
Well i had entirely different treatment from this 'person' and can not publish my true feelings publicly. I am however in contact with intelligent organizations and superiors who will take the time to review the lack of integrity, honesty, and competence required for his position, and if I had my way, would like nothing better than to see him removed from what is clearly a job that is well above his capabilities.
Well i had entirely different treatment from this 'person' and can not publish my true feelings publicly. I am however in contact with intelligent organizations and superiors who will take the time to review the lack of integrity, honesty, and competence required for his position, and if I had my way, would like nothing better than to see him removed from what is clearly a job that is well above his capabilities.
Don't kid yourself, Jason! He would have moved your case back three times anyway, because he can't handle most situations, either.
Don't kid yourself, Jason! He would have moved your case back three times anyway, because he can't handle most situations, either.
Don't kid yourself, Jason! He would have moved your case back three times anyway, because he can't handle most situations, either.
Don't kid yourself, Jason! He would have moved your case back three times anyway, because he can't handle most situations, either.
Judge Firestone is a assume person not just a judge he took time to talk to me he understood everything that i was going through in my life..i was at my worst didn't know whether to go on living or die he must have felt my pain..his compassion n kindness gave me hope again..he truly gave my life back to me..thank you judge Firestone..GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS
Made me feel very comfortable, my anxiety was on high but never got pushed over the limit, thank you for listening to my troubles, and caring. I haven't received my decision yet but I know it will be the one I want to hear. May GOD bless you and yours.
I had him on this past tuesday and he really seemed empathetic being i was nervous, about to have a panic attack n hurting really bad. Thank you to my attorney he made me feel comfortable as well. I haven't had my decision yet but i pray it's favor for me.
I was having alot of anxiety with my Ptsd. But the Judge made me feel comfortable. He listened to me. He is a great judge.
Had my hearing and this judge was great he understood my anxiety. He was kind and very patient witg me. He is a great judge.
My hearing was held on 2/6/17. I found ALJ N Graham to be very professional, knowlagable, understanding and expressed empathy. He read and reviewed my case file in it's entirety. He issued a fully favorable decision on April 10, 2017. I think he fairly weighed all medical and non medical evidence in his decision.
The judge was nice and understanding ..I had my hearing on April 5 2017 and still have got a decision but I know in gods will I will get a favorable decision ..my attorney was caring I do appreciate that , that always helps ... I was really nervous and had been crying but anxiety was really high and always in pain ..
I want to thank Judge Graham for his favorable decision in my case. Now I can finally stop stressing and concentrate on my treatment and getting better.
HAD MY HEARING ON 12/20/2018. JUDGE GRAHAM ASKED ME QUESTIONS, MY LAWYER ASKED ME QUESTIONS, AND THE VOCATIONAL OFFICER ON VIDEO TOLD THE JUDGE THERE WAS NO WORK I COULD DO. THE JUDGE RULED IN MY FAVOR IM VERY SATISFIED HE WAS PROFESSIONAL AND CARING ABOUT MY SITUATION AND WHAT I COULD OR COULD NOT DO. I ALSO WANT TO THANK MY ATTORNEY MR. JASON WILSON WHO DID A GREAT JOB FOR ME.
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This judge was Respectful, professional during my testimony and hearing.
This judge was Respectful, professional during my testimony and hearing.
This judge was Respectful, professional during my testimony and hearing.
This judge was very understanding of my medical condition and I received my decision with in 2 months. Thank Judge Johnson for approving my case even though I am young and for understanding the seriousness of my illness.
I am a 100% disable Veteran and I currently got denied by Judge Johnson for Social Security Benefits. I have been told by two different Government agencies that I cant work and I am disable. I am very disappointed in this man who calls himself a judge. It seems like he does not respect the doctors who made my decision and the veterans at all. I will Pray to GOD for him and hope he will make right decisions for everyone else in the future.
The judge was very nice and fair. I received a fully favorable decision after many many years of fighting
I had a hearing Sept 4th,2015. It has been 4 months and no word no official word,no money,I waited 10 yrs for this decision and now I just have to sit and wait.It should not take this long if someone was doing their job.I am getting sicker waiting.Do not understand what takes so long when other people are getting theirs in 2 months.Nobody has answers.
To the honorable Judge Frederick Johnson , I appeared before you on June 28th 2017 at 11am . You judged my case as fully favorable , for which I thank you . I have a prognosis from doctor as it stands now of 4 to 11 months to live . Your recommendation for a representative payee will take months off the time I have left . I'm not clear why you arrived at this decision , seeing as I'm medically disabled and not mentally disabled . I have been here at the Arthur Cassell transitional house for veterans for aprox. 10 months where we are screened weekly for any type of substance abuse. I ask that you may reconsider ,as I must be about the business of tending to finale expenses and saying good-bye to relatives and friends across our great country .
I WENT BEFORE JUDGE JOHNSON IN APRIL. MY ANXIETY WAS SO BAD. I WAS N SO MUCH PAIN AND THIS JUDGE WAS SO NICE TO ME TO ALLOW ME TO STAND UP IF I NEEDED. I HAVEN'T GOTTEN A DECISION YET BUT. THE HEAT HAS HAD ME IN BED SICK LUPUS FLARE UP. ALOT HEADACHES ANS SERVELY DEPRESSED. PRAY FOR ME PLEASE. JUDGE JOHNSON IS A NICE JUDGE.
Great judge and very respectful! He was friendly, attentive, and had a very caring nature. He never interrupted me and looked at all of the facts. Very professional. It took me 3 years to get to this point and I waited almost 6 months for a decision but it was Fully Favorable and I'm grateful. Thank you Judge Johnson!
ALJ Johnson was very polite and respectful.I haven't received a decision yet but I think he is a good judge.
Over 1000 pages of medical records and having several listed disabilities with multiple doctor physical assessment forms stating unable to work. I also am in cancer recovery. DENIED. I don't under stand how these people come up with there decisions or what there looking for.They must flip a coin. nice enough judge, but his skills as a judge are definitely in question.
Jerry Lovitt is an arrogant douche, I also had pages on pages of statements and facts from multiple doctors and specialists saying flat out NO HE CANNOT WORK, but he still denied me and acted like I bought my can at Walmart for effect, I even had 2 separate prescriptions for my cane.
What a hoot! Seems to have his mind made up by the time we sit down. Holds 6 minute hearings. Gives great weight to RFCs. Somewhat of a "Nero" approach, either thumbs up or thumbs down, without excessive narrative. Does not like substance use or middle aged women with mental health issues.
What a hoot! Seems to have his mind made up by the time we sit down. Holds 6 minute hearings. Gives great weight to RFCs. Somewhat of a "Nero" approach, either thumbs up or thumbs down, without excessive narrative. Does not like substance use or middle aged women with mental health issues.
What a hoot! Seems to have his mind made up by the time we sit down. Holds 6 minute hearings. Gives great weight to RFCs. Somewhat of a "Nero" approach, either thumbs up or thumbs down, without excessive narrative. Does not like substance use or middle aged women with mental health issues.
What a hoot! Seems to have his mind made up by the time we sit down. Holds 6 minute hearings. Gives great weight to RFCs. Somewhat of a "Nero" approach, either thumbs up or thumbs down, without excessive narrative. Does not like substance use or middle aged women with mental health issues.
I was denied even though I have more than 4,000 pages of medical records, dozens of doctors supporting my claim and submitting written statements, and the court-appointed vocational expert testified that there was not a job I was suitable to do. Mcgrath ruled against this suggestion and said I could do a job that did not require standing, sitting, working with my hands, concentration, memory, interaction with people, and would allow me to lie down for extended periods of time each hour. I also require a caretaker (who is writing this message as I am unable to do so) on a fulltime basis to feed, cloth, bathe, drive, make appointments and manage my dr. schedule, clean, cook, and take care of basically all of my needs/activities of daily living. He made the decision in less than 5 minutes and asked me less than 10 quick questions. His decision was overturned on appeal and has been sent back to be heard in court for a second time. I first applied for disability in 1999 and have spent the last 6 years appealing his ruling. I am going back to court in the next 6 months or so and will let you know who I get and the judgement.
I was denied even though I have more than 4,000 pages of medical records, dozens of doctors supporting my claim and submitting written statements, and the court-appointed vocational expert testified that there was not a job I was suitable to do. Mcgrath ruled against this suggestion and said I could do a job that did not require standing, sitting, working with my hands, concentration, memory, interaction with people, and would allow me to lie down for extended periods of time each hour. I also require a caretaker (who is writing this message as I am unable to do so) on a fulltime basis to feed, cloth, bathe, drive, make appointments and manage my dr. schedule, clean, cook, and take care of basically all of my needs/activities of daily living. He made the decision in less than 5 minutes and asked me less than 10 quick questions. His decision was overturned on appeal and has been sent back to be heard in court for a second time. I first applied for disability in 1999 and have spent the last 6 years appealing his ruling. I am going back to court in the next 6 months or so and will let you know who I get and the judgement.
I was denied even though I have more than 4,000 pages of medical records, dozens of doctors supporting my claim and submitting written statements, and the court-appointed vocational expert testified that there was not a job I was suitable to do. Mcgrath ruled against this suggestion and said I could do a job that did not require standing, sitting, working with my hands, concentration, memory, interaction with people, and would allow me to lie down for extended periods of time each hour. I also require a caretaker (who is writing this message as I am unable to do so) on a fulltime basis to feed, cloth, bathe, drive, make appointments and manage my dr. schedule, clean, cook, and take care of basically all of my needs/activities of daily living. He made the decision in less than 5 minutes and asked me less than 10 quick questions. His decision was overturned on appeal and has been sent back to be heard in court for a second time. I first applied for disability in 1999 and have spent the last 6 years appealing his ruling. I am going back to court in the next 6 months or so and will let you know who I get and the judgement.
I was denied even though I have more than 4,000 pages of medical records, dozens of doctors supporting my claim and submitting written statements, and the court-appointed vocational expert testified that there was not a job I was suitable to do. Mcgrath ruled against this suggestion and said I could do a job that did not require standing, sitting, working with my hands, concentration, memory, interaction with people, and would allow me to lie down for extended periods of time each hour. I also require a caretaker (who is writing this message as I am unable to do so) on a fulltime basis to feed, cloth, bathe, drive, make appointments and manage my dr. schedule, clean, cook, and take care of basically all of my needs/activities of daily living. He made the decision in less than 5 minutes and asked me less than 10 quick questions. His decision was overturned on appeal and has been sent back to be heard in court for a second time. I first applied for disability in 1999 and have spent the last 6 years appealing his ruling. I am going back to court in the next 6 months or so and will let you know who I get and the judgement.
Judge Frederick McGrath claimed he could not read the RFC filled out by my doctor because "the doctor's handwriting was not completely legible and his signature was indistinguishable." There were approximately 30 cases he ruled on before he saw me the day of my hearing and it seemed like he had already made up his mind on each case before the people even entered the courtroom. He wrote about my mental health in his official ruling even though my claim was entirely a physical case with all of my mental health issues (depression because I am unable to work) being a direct result of my physical disability.
Judge Frederick McGrath claimed he could not read the RFC filled out by my doctor because "the doctor's handwriting was not completely legible and his signature was indistinguishable." There were approximately 30 cases he ruled on before he saw me the day of my hearing and it seemed like he had already made up his mind on each case before the people even entered the courtroom. He wrote about my mental health in his official ruling even though my claim was entirely a physical case with all of my mental health issues (depression because I am unable to work) being a direct result of my physical disability.
Judge Frederick McGrath claimed he could not read the RFC filled out by my doctor because "the doctor's handwriting was not completely legible and his signature was indistinguishable." There were approximately 30 cases he ruled on before he saw me the day of my hearing and it seemed like he had already made up his mind on each case before the people even entered the courtroom. He wrote about my mental health in his official ruling even though my claim was entirely a physical case with all of my mental health issues (depression because I am unable to work) being a direct result of my physical disability.
Judge Frederick McGrath claimed he could not read the RFC filled out by my doctor because "the doctor's handwriting was not completely legible and his signature was indistinguishable." There were approximately 30 cases he ruled on before he saw me the day of my hearing and it seemed like he had already made up his mind on each case before the people even entered the courtroom. He wrote about my mental health in his official ruling even though my claim was entirely a physical case with all of my mental health issues (depression because I am unable to work) being a direct result of my physical disability.
Yes he has mind made up before the hearing. He schedules way too many hearings on one given day and they are conducted to quick. Rarely uses a VE. The Jacksonville ODAR is filled with fairly negative ALJs.
Yes he has mind made up before the hearing. He schedules way too many hearings on one given day and they are conducted to quick. Rarely uses a VE. The Jacksonville ODAR is filled with fairly negative ALJs.
Yes he has mind made up before the hearing. He schedules way too many hearings on one given day and they are conducted to quick. Rarely uses a VE. The Jacksonville ODAR is filled with fairly negative ALJs.
Yes he has mind made up before the hearing. He schedules way too many hearings on one given day and they are conducted to quick. Rarely uses a VE. The Jacksonville ODAR is filled with fairly negative ALJs.
Our office has had numerous hearings with Judge McGrath. He has a reputation for scheduling several hearings at the same time and taking them on a first come/first served basis; will start early if you get there early; does NOT like submission of medical records on the day of the hearing. Generally does not ask for opening; lets rep do most of questioning and just cuts in when he has a question. I think he often has a good idea of how he feels about a case and uses the hearing to see if it changes his mind. His award rate is not out of line, so he's not denying everything that comes through the room. (Claimants need to understand it isn't the number of pages of records you have, but how well the opinions are supported by clinical evidence, diagnositic testing and your own credibility).
Our office has had numerous hearings with Judge McGrath. He has a reputation for scheduling several hearings at the same time and taking them on a first come/first served basis; will start early if you get there early; does NOT like submission of medical records on the day of the hearing. Generally does not ask for opening; lets rep do most of questioning and just cuts in when he has a question. I think he often has a good idea of how he feels about a case and uses the hearing to see if it changes his mind. His award rate is not out of line, so he's not denying everything that comes through the room. (Claimants need to understand it isn't the number of pages of records you have, but how well the opinions are supported by clinical evidence, diagnositic testing and your own credibility).
Our office has had numerous hearings with Judge McGrath. He has a reputation for scheduling several hearings at the same time and taking them on a first come/first served basis; will start early if you get there early; does NOT like submission of medical records on the day of the hearing. Generally does not ask for opening; lets rep do most of questioning and just cuts in when he has a question. I think he often has a good idea of how he feels about a case and uses the hearing to see if it changes his mind. His award rate is not out of line, so he's not denying everything that comes through the room. (Claimants need to understand it isn't the number of pages of records you have, but how well the opinions are supported by clinical evidence, diagnositic testing and your own credibility).
Our office has had numerous hearings with Judge McGrath. He has a reputation for scheduling several hearings at the same time and taking them on a first come/first served basis; will start early if you get there early; does NOT like submission of medical records on the day of the hearing. Generally does not ask for opening; lets rep do most of questioning and just cuts in when he has a question. I think he often has a good idea of how he feels about a case and uses the hearing to see if it changes his mind. His award rate is not out of line, so he's not denying everything that comes through the room. (Claimants need to understand it isn't the number of pages of records you have, but how well the opinions are supported by clinical evidence, diagnositic testing and your own credibility).
my first claim was DENIED by this alj, even though he stated in his decision that i did in fact have two severe impairments.. of course the AC kept his ruling intact and my atty filed in federal court. well here it is 6 1/2 yrs from initial filing and 3 yrs after it was denied at appeals council and taken to fdc, my claim was remanded due to ERROR by the alj for NOT giving my treating doctors RFC any weight and going by what the ssa med examiner (which i never saw to begin with)said at some point before my initial denial (which only took a few months to get)..my hearing was NOT that quick, and also we waited for at least 15-20 minutes before hearing started as the VE was LATE. mind you judge started without the VE, and he finally arrived about 10 minutes before my hearing was over..he heard me answer the last 2 question is all. yet the judge took his opinion that there were thousands of jobs in the national economy within our region that i could do?? i am like the rest of you, i believe he has his mind made up before you go in the door...well, he messed up on this one and now i get a new hearing and hopefully with another judge
my first claim was DENIED by this alj, even though he stated in his decision that i did in fact have two severe impairments.. of course the AC kept his ruling intact and my atty filed in federal court. well here it is 6 1/2 yrs from initial filing and 3 yrs after it was denied at appeals council and taken to fdc, my claim was remanded due to ERROR by the alj for NOT giving my treating doctors RFC any weight and going by what the ssa med examiner (which i never saw to begin with)said at some point before my initial denial (which only took a few months to get)..my hearing was NOT that quick, and also we waited for at least 15-20 minutes before hearing started as the VE was LATE. mind you judge started without the VE, and he finally arrived about 10 minutes before my hearing was over..he heard me answer the last 2 question is all. yet the judge took his opinion that there were thousands of jobs in the national economy within our region that i could do?? i am like the rest of you, i believe he has his mind made up before you go in the door...well, he messed up on this one and now i get a new hearing and hopefully with another judge
my first claim was DENIED by this alj, even though he stated in his decision that i did in fact have two severe impairments.. of course the AC kept his ruling intact and my atty filed in federal court. well here it is 6 1/2 yrs from initial filing and 3 yrs after it was denied at appeals council and taken to fdc, my claim was remanded due to ERROR by the alj for NOT giving my treating doctors RFC any weight and going by what the ssa med examiner (which i never saw to begin with)said at some point before my initial denial (which only took a few months to get)..my hearing was NOT that quick, and also we waited for at least 15-20 minutes before hearing started as the VE was LATE. mind you judge started without the VE, and he finally arrived about 10 minutes before my hearing was over..he heard me answer the last 2 question is all. yet the judge took his opinion that there were thousands of jobs in the national economy within our region that i could do?? i am like the rest of you, i believe he has his mind made up before you go in the door...well, he messed up on this one and now i get a new hearing and hopefully with another judge
This Judge knows his job. He gets straight to point and does not waste anytime or taxpayers money. He is well prepared. He has an idea of what his decision will be before the hearing. He shows concern about the claimant and takes everything into consideration. He does his job well without hesitation. He can see right through a person if they are full of BS. Great service for the people!
As an attorney, I practice before several Social Security hearings offices and numerous judges throughout the Southeast. My experience with Judge McGrath has been consistently positive, and I have found him to be fair-minded and efficient in his handling of cases where I have appeared before him. While he takes a streamlined, no-nonsense approach to hearings, he appears to do this out of a sense of duty to move his cases efficiently and to minimize delay in resolving claims where claimants have already been required to wait months (or even years) without income leading up to finally getting their day in court.
Judge Frederick McGrath approved my case on yesterday. I believe he's a very witty, smart & compassionate guy....charming & interesting...I may add... My hearing was brief & to the point...The past 21 months of my life has been the most challenging time in my life...happy to know it will get better soon...very thankful I was approved.
He is The hardest working ALJ in the Nation and that office!!!
ALJ McGrath went above and beyond recently, and by his efforts, allowed my client her hearing when there had been a serious miscommunication regarding my client's file (it had been sent to another hearing office by mistake, and the hearing cancelled - all without notice to myself or my client). Another ALJ might have shrugged their shoulders and said nothing could be done, so sorry; ALJ McGrath instead tracked the file down, had it sent back to North, and worked the hearing into his already scheduled docket. While we are still awaiting results, we are grateful to have been able to conduct the hearing as we had planned, especially since my client traveled from TN to Athens for the hearing. Thank you Judge McGrath!
After reading these mixed reviews, I feel intimidated
My wife just had her hearing with Judge McGrath, regardless of the outcome I thought he was very understanding and compassionate toward my wife, took his time in letting her answer questions and even helped her word the correct response when she fumbled,( She was very nervous) Impressed with him stopping the proceeding because of a volume problem and having the people come in and repair so there was no mis-communication. Straight to the point and procedural Judge.
I gave a one I did not think a 0 would be counted. He disregarded all of 3 my doctors evidence and went by the 3rd party doctor's report and it was full of lies. My lawyer informed me of the last 9 cases he has had in front of this judge 8 have received a unfavorable decisions. My lawyer dose not take cases he doesn't think are strong cases. If they don't win they don't get payed.
I gave a one I did not think a 0 would be counted. He disregarded all of 3 my doctors evidence and went by the 3rd party doctor's report and it was full of lies. My lawyer informed me of the last 9 cases he has had in front of this judge 8 have received a unfavorable decisions. My lawyer dose not take cases he doesn't think are strong cases. If they don't win they don't get payed.
I gave a one I did not think a 0 would be counted. He disregarded all of 3 my doctors evidence and went by the 3rd party doctor's report and it was full of lies. My lawyer informed me of the last 9 cases he has had in front of this judge 8 have received a unfavorable decisions. My lawyer dose not take cases he doesn't think are strong cases. If they don't win they don't get payed.
Very cold judge. Does not seem to be inersted in the case or the claimant. Absoutely no personality what-so-ever.
Very cold judge. Does not seem to be inersted in the case or the claimant. Absoutely no personality what-so-ever.
Very cold judge. Does not seem to be inersted in the case or the claimant. Absoutely no personality what-so-ever.
Went before him yesterday, not sure what he was thinking, and as others have stated he didn't seem interested in what anyone had to say. I do not no what my final result will be, I will come back when I find out. I just have faith that he will read through the medical evidence, and is a fair judge, and is paying attention he just hears so many of these a day that he has learned to show no emotion. I am sure he knows his job.
Went before him yesterday, not sure what he was thinking, and as others have stated he didn't seem interested in what anyone had to say. I do not no what my final result will be, I will come back when I find out. I just have faith that he will read through the medical evidence, and is a fair judge, and is paying attention he just hears so many of these a day that he has learned to show no emotion. I am sure he knows his job.
Went before him yesterday, not sure what he was thinking, and as others have stated he didn't seem interested in what anyone had to say. I do not no what my final result will be, I will come back when I find out. I just have faith that he will read through the medical evidence, and is a fair judge, and is paying attention he just hears so many of these a day that he has learned to show no emotion. I am sure he knows his job.
Got my approval from him on 11/25, great judge. Thanks so much <3 Just so everyone who gets him knows, he may seem distant, but he is listening, and is only interested in the medical facts.
Got my approval from him on 11/25, great judge. Thanks so much <3 Just so everyone who gets him knows, he may seem distant, but he is listening, and is only interested in the medical facts.
Got my approval from him on 11/25, great judge. Thanks so much <3 Just so everyone who gets him knows, he may seem distant, but he is listening, and is only interested in the medical facts.
I received my approval in the mail. Thank you for listening to me and understanding what I go through with my illness.
Frighteningly poor.
Frighteningly poor.
Frighteningly poor.
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Obviously trying to be "THE" tough ALJ. "Trying" for sure.
Obviously trying to be "THE" tough ALJ. "Trying" for sure.
Obviously trying to be "THE" tough ALJ. "Trying" for sure.
Obviously trying to be "THE" tough ALJ. "Trying" for sure.
If you don't have representation, you don't stand a chance with Judge Palenske. She and the sytem work against those of us who cannot afford an attorney due to the length of time waiting to be heard. Beware!
If you don't have representation, you don't stand a chance with Judge Palenske. She and the sytem work against those of us who cannot afford an attorney due to the length of time waiting to be heard. Beware!
If you don't have representation, you don't stand a chance with Judge Palenske. She and the sytem work against those of us who cannot afford an attorney due to the length of time waiting to be heard. Beware!
If you don't have representation, you don't stand a chance with Judge Palenske. She and the sytem work against those of us who cannot afford an attorney due to the length of time waiting to be heard. Beware!
Space Cadet. Which Judge Palenske will show on a given day? On bad days, she has sworn in witnesses more than once. Asks very few questions in general. While I tend to share her conservative philosophy, she is not an easy judge.
Space Cadet. Which Judge Palenske will show on a given day? On bad days, she has sworn in witnesses more than once. Asks very few questions in general. While I tend to share her conservative philosophy, she is not an easy judge.
Space Cadet. Which Judge Palenske will show on a given day? On bad days, she has sworn in witnesses more than once. Asks very few questions in general. While I tend to share her conservative philosophy, she is not an easy judge.
Space Cadet. Which Judge Palenske will show on a given day? On bad days, she has sworn in witnesses more than once. Asks very few questions in general. While I tend to share her conservative philosophy, she is not an easy judge.
Her conservative personality should have nothing to do with how she decides claims. She is to appy the rule of law and to take a fresh look at each individual claim.
Her conservative personality should have nothing to do with how she decides claims. She is to appy the rule of law and to take a fresh look at each individual claim.
Her conservative personality should have nothing to do with how she decides claims. She is to appy the rule of law and to take a fresh look at each individual claim.
very few questions.Let the lawyer who knew very little about me ask the questions. not very happy.
very few questions.Let the lawyer who knew very little about me ask the questions. not very happy.
very few questions.Let the lawyer who knew very little about me ask the questions. not very happy.
Judge Palenske is horrendously unfair. She shot us down on a very solid case, but didn't just deny it. She sat on it for over six months before issuing the denial. Absolutely unacceptable.
Judge Palenske is horrendously unfair. She shot us down on a very solid case, but didn't just deny it. She sat on it for over six months before issuing the denial. Absolutely unacceptable.
Judge Palenske is horrendously unfair. She shot us down on a very solid case, but didn't just deny it. She sat on it for over six months before issuing the denial. Absolutely unacceptable.
She was fair. She dont like when you repeat whats in your file but overall great
She was fair. She dont like when you repeat whats in your file but overall great
She was fair. She dont like when you repeat whats in your file but overall great
She was very good the evidence spoke for its self! Fully favorable!
She was very good the evidence spoke for its self! Fully favorable!
She was very good the evidence spoke for its self! Fully favorable!
One of the worst judges in this office. Doesn't use vocational experts. Forgets to swear in witnesses. Sits on denials for months at a time. Will find the dumbest reasons to hold the record open in cases. For people that have waited years to have their cases heard, be prepared to wait even longer to hear back from her. Poor doesn't properly describe the job that she does. Taxpayers definitely deserve more.
She fabricates, cherry-picks, and manipulates evidence to conform to a predetermined decision. Does not know the meaning of "Judge" and does not deserve the title.
She made me feel very comfortable considering my health issues. I have a problem staying focused and communicating to people. I'm waiting for her decision and pray that it is favorable. This was written for me by Gwen Ward my wife.
Judge Palenske has been the recipient of some incredibly false and ridiculous critiques on this board. Firstly, her award rate is in line with the national average, which would itself indicate that she is applying the law faithfully and fairly. As a highly successful SSDI attorney, I have appeared before her many times. She rightly expects lawyers to fully and thoroughly present their cases. She listens more than she talks, and many of her colleagues on the Bench could learn from the thoughtful way in which she conducts her hearings. She is always respectful and courteous to each and every claimant, and always arrives at well reasoned legal conclusions regardless of whether the outcome is an award or a denial. If you have a good lawyer who follows Judge Palenske's specific pre-hearing instructions, and takes the time to carefully develop your testimony in court, this judge will award your case, provided that the medical evidence supports the severity of your allegations. By all standards of judicial fairness, temperament, and preparation, Judge Palenske is a model ALJ.
I just want to let the public know be very aware that these comments are not always true and anyone including the judges family, friends, and associates can make anonymous comments. I don't know this judge I just wanted to get this comment in.
I got the feeling that she had just been given a performance review saying she had been approving too many cases. She was incredibly adept at ignoring all the favorables, while seizing on the unfavorables.
I got the feeling that she had just been given a performance review saying she had been approving too many cases. She was incredibly adept at ignoring all the favorables, while seizing on the unfavorables.
I got the feeling that she had just been given a performance review saying she had been approving too many cases. She was incredibly adept at ignoring all the favorables, while seizing on the unfavorables.
Regardless of the outcome, I found Judge Katie to be a very understanding lady. She had a warm spirit about herself,and compassionate.
Regardless of the outcome, I found Judge Katie to be a very understanding lady. She had a warm spirit about herself,and compassionate.
Regardless of the outcome, I found Judge Katie to be a very understanding lady. She had a warm spirit about herself,and compassionate.
The Honorable Judge Katie H. Pierce is a very fair and impartial judge. Listens very carefully with extreme patience.
I had my hearing before the Honorable Judge Katie H. Pierce on February 26, 2019. I feel as though she really listened to the medical evidence Praying for an approval due to health.
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An honorable, fair minded judge.
An honorable, fair minded judge.
An honorable, fair minded judge.
An honorable, fair minded judge.
This judge did in fact say clearly I am disabled in January 2014 but now its April of 2014 and I still have heard nothing about my case. I am getting worse in my conditions and now I am getting anxiety attacks from not being able to purchase basic everyday items. When I went in front of this judge he asked what he needed yo and kept switching around and said we will come back to that question and didn't. I really think I was forgotten about. All judges should have two weeks maximum to make a decision. If not be penalized for not doing so. Also when calling to get answers the lady who answers the phone don't even know the panel is!
This judge did in fact say clearly I am disabled in January 2014 but now its April of 2014 and I still have heard nothing about my case. I am getting worse in my conditions and now I am getting anxiety attacks from not being able to purchase basic everyday items. When I went in front of this judge he asked what he needed yo and kept switching around and said we will come back to that question and didn't. I really think I was forgotten about. All judges should have two weeks maximum to make a decision. If not be penalized for not doing so. Also when calling to get answers the lady who answers the phone don't even know the panel is!
This judge did in fact say clearly I am disabled in January 2014 but now its April of 2014 and I still have heard nothing about my case. I am getting worse in my conditions and now I am getting anxiety attacks from not being able to purchase basic everyday items. When I went in front of this judge he asked what he needed yo and kept switching around and said we will come back to that question and didn't. I really think I was forgotten about. All judges should have two weeks maximum to make a decision. If not be penalized for not doing so. Also when calling to get answers the lady who answers the phone don't even know the panel is!
This judge told me on July 16 2015 That I'm clearly disabled I just got my letter today after waiting 3 yrs that I'm denied. I can't walk with out my cane I have neurapty thru out my whole body all buldging & herniated disc how can some judge rate my pain unreal & unfair this system is sick
Everyone is nervous at the time of their hearing. Having Generalized Anxiety Disorder makes it that much worse. I feel the Judge took the time to listen to my Medical Conditions. It was much appreciated.
Judge Rodriguez seemed very fair. I haven't received my letter so I can't say anything about approval or denial but he definitely was thorough and clear and made me less nervous. My hearing was Dec. 13, 2017 and it is now only February so I should know the outcome in a month or so but either way I am glad I had him and how he treated me making my experience as pleasant as possible. I was very very nervous and he didn't judge and answered any questions I had not making me feel inferior. I was supposed to have Judge Weakley but got switched to Judge Rodriguez and from what I'm reading I am very grateful for that. He really was understanding and seemed fair.
She is an unfair ALJ, who is close-minded, does not listen to pertinent testimony and constantly restricts questioning. Personality-wise, she is incredibly rude, interrupts and is argumentative, even catty over things, such as semantics during questioning, and anything petty. She loves to show whose in control. I respect her position but not people who act like this. She even tried to say my client needed to lose weight! My client was barely 10 or 15 lbs overweight--- and behind the bench, she looks at least 50 lbs overweight. with that fat rosy face of hers She's one of those people who use their power to be mean because they are powerless and feel worthless in their personal life.
She is an unfair ALJ, who is close-minded, does not listen to pertinent testimony and constantly restricts questioning. Personality-wise, she is incredibly rude, interrupts and is argumentative, even catty over things, such as semantics during questioning, and anything petty. She loves to show whose in control. I respect her position but not people who act like this. She even tried to say my client needed to lose weight! My client was barely 10 or 15 lbs overweight--- and behind the bench, she looks at least 50 lbs overweight. with that fat rosy face of hers She's one of those people who use their power to be mean because they are powerless and feel worthless in their personal life.
She is an unfair ALJ, who is close-minded, does not listen to pertinent testimony and constantly restricts questioning. Personality-wise, she is incredibly rude, interrupts and is argumentative, even catty over things, such as semantics during questioning, and anything petty. She loves to show whose in control. I respect her position but not people who act like this. She even tried to say my client needed to lose weight! My client was barely 10 or 15 lbs overweight--- and behind the bench, she looks at least 50 lbs overweight. with that fat rosy face of hers She's one of those people who use their power to be mean because they are powerless and feel worthless in their personal life.
She is an unfair ALJ, who is close-minded, does not listen to pertinent testimony and constantly restricts questioning. Personality-wise, she is incredibly rude, interrupts and is argumentative, even catty over things, such as semantics during questioning, and anything petty. She loves to show whose in control. I respect her position but not people who act like this. She even tried to say my client needed to lose weight! My client was barely 10 or 15 lbs overweight--- and behind the bench, she looks at least 50 lbs overweight. with that fat rosy face of hers She's one of those people who use their power to be mean because they are powerless and feel worthless in their personal life.
Uggh!!! What a despicable human being... A total jerk at my hearing for no reason. Ignores evidence and takes months to make a decision.
Uggh!!! What a despicable human being... A total jerk at my hearing for no reason. Ignores evidence and takes months to make a decision.
Uggh!!! What a despicable human being... A total jerk at my hearing for no reason. Ignores evidence and takes months to make a decision.
Judge Dana Rosen definitely lets you know she's boss. But was fair in my ruling. Especially given the fact I represented myself and never been to court before. She can be short but is very fair when both parties(my employer) leaving feeling the decision should have went better. She gets my vote. I'm ready to close this chapter.
Good ALJ. Listens carefully to claimant 's and considers the entire record before making decisions.
Good ALJ. Listens carefully to claimant 's and considers the entire record before making decisions.
Good ALJ. Listens carefully to claimant 's and considers the entire record before making decisions.
Good ALJ. Listens carefully to claimant 's and considers the entire record before making decisions.
Very Smart Man..Calm..Thoughtful
Very Smart Man..Calm..Thoughtful
Very Smart Man..Calm..Thoughtful
I went before Judge Stein today, he let me say what I needed to say and never cut me off thank you Sir for listening to me! I no I have a very complicated case but I no in the end The Lord will handle it once again thank you.
I went before Judge Stein today, he let me say what I needed to say and never cut me off thank you Sir for listening to me! I no I have a very complicated case but I no in the end The Lord will handle it once again thank you.
I went before Judge Stein today, he let me say what I needed to say and never cut me off thank you Sir for listening to me! I no I have a very complicated case but I no in the end The Lord will handle it once again thank you.
I went to in front of Judge Stein on Jan 29,2015.I still hadn't got a decision.How long do they normally take.
Went before Judge Stein in December 2015. I got my decision letter 4/18/2016 and was finally approved after nearly 4 years of denials and appeals. Judge Stein was very attentative and knowledgeable. I also would like to thank Mr. Timothy Welborn for being a caring attorney and for all of his hard work on my case.
Just hit 90 days after my hearing with Judge Stein and still haven't heard anything. Currently it is in unassigned decision writing. This process is painfully slow and is a broken system. People's lives are at stake and no one cares.
I have been waiting on my ALJ hearing decision for 90 days now. My decision is sitting unassigned with the writer. This is ridiculous to have to wait this long. The process is broken.
He is very nice, understanding and caring. I have never met anyone like him!!
He is very nice, understanding and caring. I have never met anyone like him!!
He is very nice, understanding and caring. I have never met anyone like him!!
judge taylor not fair,has spanish voc lady,
My first time before a judge and I am glad it was Judge Taylor. I felt he was very fair, understanding, and truly listened.
Judge Taylor is very understanding am glad he was my judge
I saw Honor Judge Taylor, I was nervous at first, but once I enters the room I felt a calmness the people in the room was nice. Judge had a calm attitude he didn't make me feel like I was crazy it'd very hard to explain myself to people and I just hope he understand how I was answering. Thank you we need more patient judges like Honor Judge Taylor.
Hottest looking ALJ I've seen. Very cute french sounding accent and a nice demeanor as well.
Hottest looking ALJ I've seen. Very cute french sounding accent and a nice demeanor as well.
Hottest looking ALJ I've seen. Very cute french sounding accent and a nice demeanor as well.
Hottest looking ALJ I've seen. Very cute french sounding accent and a nice demeanor as well.
I don't understand her decision I have twins one approved other denied several times never went to court one other twin but the oldest getting denied they both have the same medical history and they take med everyday which is five to be exact and hopefully when I appeal I will have some type of representation because why do one get approved and the other one keeps getting denied keep in mind they are only three mintues apart bug the oldest twin keep getting denied ever chance I apply
I don't understand her decision I have twins one approved other denied several times never went to court one other twin but the oldest getting denied they both have the same medical history and they take med everyday which is five to be exact and hopefully when I appeal I will have some type of representation because why do one get approved and the other one keeps getting denied keep in mind they are only three mintues apart bug the oldest twin keep getting denied ever chance I apply
I don't understand her decision I have twins one approved other denied several times never went to court one other twin but the oldest getting denied they both have the same medical history and they take med everyday which is five to be exact and hopefully when I appeal I will have some type of representation because why do one get approved and the other one keeps getting denied keep in mind they are only three mintues apart bug the oldest twin keep getting denied ever chance I apply
I don't understand her decision I have twins one approved other denied several times never went to court one other twin but the oldest getting denied they both have the same medical history and they take med everyday which is five to be exact and hopefully when I appeal I will have some type of representation because why do one get approved and the other one keeps getting denied keep in mind they are only three mintues apart bug the oldest twin keep getting denied ever chance I apply
I dont think she took in to consideration what I have to go through everyday dealing with children that have ADHD and ODD have twins one approved other one keep being denied I wish she could walk in my shoes and see how it feels to get calls from school because your child cant stay in her seat or that the child is being suspended for fighting hope she one day look at the whole picture and not just her question she asked us
I dont think she took in to consideration what I have to go through everyday dealing with children that have ADHD and ODD have twins one approved other one keep being denied I wish she could walk in my shoes and see how it feels to get calls from school because your child cant stay in her seat or that the child is being suspended for fighting hope she one day look at the whole picture and not just her question she asked us
I dont think she took in to consideration what I have to go through everyday dealing with children that have ADHD and ODD have twins one approved other one keep being denied I wish she could walk in my shoes and see how it feels to get calls from school because your child cant stay in her seat or that the child is being suspended for fighting hope she one day look at the whole picture and not just her question she asked us
I dont think she took in to consideration what I have to go through everyday dealing with children that have ADHD and ODD have twins one approved other one keep being denied I wish she could walk in my shoes and see how it feels to get calls from school because your child cant stay in her seat or that the child is being suspended for fighting hope she one day look at the whole picture and not just her question she asked us
She was respectful during the hearing and only asked me a few questions briefly the whole time which leads me to believe their mind was made up before I ever got there(her and the vocational "expert". It was determined I could no longer do my old work and at the same time I am supposedly not disabled either because Mr. "Expert" says I can either be a kitchen helper now or a dining room attendant...both with 30% restrictions to bending and lifting and even going so far as to say there were thousands of local jobs doing these things. First of all no one will hire or keep you working with any restrictions and second I can't do them anyway and third...I live in a small town and there aren't thousands of jobs combined anywhere around me. I am very disappointed in the double standard used in the decision. Make up your mind. You say I can't stand or lift and do my old job but I can stand all day and lift in the job you say I should or could have. What a crock. If I could do my old job I could be making 1 to 2 thousand a week on very good weeks. I would have to be crazy to not do that... Maybe I am crazy for thinking I could get a fair shot after all the grief and ginancial upheaval I've been through with this.
She was respectful during the hearing and only asked me a few questions briefly the whole time which leads me to believe their mind was made up before I ever got there(her and the vocational "expert". It was determined I could no longer do my old work and at the same time I am supposedly not disabled either because Mr. "Expert" says I can either be a kitchen helper now or a dining room attendant...both with 30% restrictions to bending and lifting and even going so far as to say there were thousands of local jobs doing these things. First of all no one will hire or keep you working with any restrictions and second I can't do them anyway and third...I live in a small town and there aren't thousands of jobs combined anywhere around me. I am very disappointed in the double standard used in the decision. Make up your mind. You say I can't stand or lift and do my old job but I can stand all day and lift in the job you say I should or could have. What a crock. If I could do my old job I could be making 1 to 2 thousand a week on very good weeks. I would have to be crazy to not do that... Maybe I am crazy for thinking I could get a fair shot after all the grief and ginancial upheaval I've been through with this.
She was respectful during the hearing and only asked me a few questions briefly the whole time which leads me to believe their mind was made up before I ever got there(her and the vocational "expert". It was determined I could no longer do my old work and at the same time I am supposedly not disabled either because Mr. "Expert" says I can either be a kitchen helper now or a dining room attendant...both with 30% restrictions to bending and lifting and even going so far as to say there were thousands of local jobs doing these things. First of all no one will hire or keep you working with any restrictions and second I can't do them anyway and third...I live in a small town and there aren't thousands of jobs combined anywhere around me. I am very disappointed in the double standard used in the decision. Make up your mind. You say I can't stand or lift and do my old job but I can stand all day and lift in the job you say I should or could have. What a crock. If I could do my old job I could be making 1 to 2 thousand a week on very good weeks. I would have to be crazy to not do that... Maybe I am crazy for thinking I could get a fair shot after all the grief and ginancial upheaval I've been through with this.
She took the time to listen to me and was very caring.
I would like to just say she is a fair and just judge she truly listen and provide fair decisions based on the evidence if more judges were this unbiased and did everything on a case by case basis and not under any preconceived stereotype this world would be a better place
The disability rules, law, I should of got my disability, but this judge denied me my disability. I am a very sick person, there is days I can barely walk, I honestly don't know if I am going to make it some days.. I have so much pain , so forgetful, the social security doctor said I was disable to work, because of my disease. She mention of me being obesity, and lack of education. It never stopped me working before. I have worked ever since I was 12 years old, worked hard for over 40 years. I have worked for everything I have, and now I am not able to work and about to lose everything I have ever worked for, because I am not able to work, and this Judge made this unfair and inhumane decision, on behalf I felt she is a prejudge Person. It is such a shame that a judge can make this kind of decision, because they don't like a person. What has our country become to. So sad that's it's become that such cases are treated like this. God be with us all.
I had Judge Kevin Vodak for my disability hearing on October 7, 2015. He seems very nice. I do not know the outcome yet but, I am hoping for an approval ,of course. I will be happy to tell you a few things I saw in him as the hearing was in action. He seemed very well spoken. He seemed very in tune and interested in hearing what I had to say. He had a very nice composure and made me feel like a person not just a case. I wanted him to understand my pain but of course that is impossible to do. He did seem like he had empathy though and I really appreciated him taking the time to hear me and my case and not just dismiss me and make me feel like nothing. I already feel like nothing because I have lost so much of "me" in my new world of pain . No one has to remind me. Overall I thought it went well. He seemed like a very nice Judge.
I'd give him zero stars, but at least he let me speak. I'll put it this way, Judge Vodak already has his mind made up before you enter the room. You can be sincere, truthful and completely open and it will not sway him at all. I have had the same disease for ten years and have now been kicked off disability with no hope of being able to find much less hold one of the jobs recommended. Best of luck to you if you draw him for your hearing. You better be missing a leg to get any sympathy from this judge.
Had a court hearing with this douche bag,went to their dr for cumulative exam and xrays for my back,dr said yes your definatly disabled,and have the docs to boot he went with a unfavorable decision.I dont get how so many low lifes can screw the system,but when it comes to someone who is actually disabled and need to provide for my family,im denied.Its all about the money!!! Political Bullshit!!!!!
Judge Williams was so nice, and really put me at ease during my hearing! I learned just 2 weeks after my hearing that I was approved. Thank you so much Mr. Williams!
Judge Williams was so nice, and really put me at ease during my hearing! I learned just 2 weeks after my hearing that I was approved. Thank you so much Mr. Williams!
Judge Williams was so nice, and really put me at ease during my hearing! I learned just 2 weeks after my hearing that I was approved. Thank you so much Mr. Williams!
Judge Williams was so nice, and really put me at ease during my hearing! I learned just 2 weeks after my hearing that I was approved. Thank you so much Mr. Williams!
Hello my name is Mr.Sham I had judge Paul T. Williams on 3-21-2013 he was very nice and really concerned about my personal life my up bringing was also very concerned about my seizure disorder all in all he really puts you at a relaxed possion while you are in front of him my lawyer said he was nice and fair I didn't get a same day decision but in my heart and soul I think that me and my lawyer Jason Wilson of Foley&Wilson attorneys at disability cases done a wonder job for me and there assistant Page Barrett are the best and so very nice if you need a good one choice Foley&Wilson pllc Attorneys At Law 314 Nourth Church Street Fisher Park Law Building Greensboro N.C. 27401 phone # 336-478-3266 i suggest you call and talk to Mr.Wilson or Mr.Foley.
Hello my name is Mr.Sham I had judge Paul T. Williams on 3-21-2013 he was very nice and really concerned about my personal life my up bringing was also very concerned about my seizure disorder all in all he really puts you at a relaxed possion while you are in front of him my lawyer said he was nice and fair I didn't get a same day decision but in my heart and soul I think that me and my lawyer Jason Wilson of Foley&Wilson attorneys at disability cases done a wonder job for me and there assistant Page Barrett are the best and so very nice if you need a good one choice Foley&Wilson pllc Attorneys At Law 314 Nourth Church Street Fisher Park Law Building Greensboro N.C. 27401 phone # 336-478-3266 i suggest you call and talk to Mr.Wilson or Mr.Foley.
Hello my name is Mr.Sham I had judge Paul T. Williams on 3-21-2013 he was very nice and really concerned about my personal life my up bringing was also very concerned about my seizure disorder all in all he really puts you at a relaxed possion while you are in front of him my lawyer said he was nice and fair I didn't get a same day decision but in my heart and soul I think that me and my lawyer Jason Wilson of Foley&Wilson attorneys at disability cases done a wonder job for me and there assistant Page Barrett are the best and so very nice if you need a good one choice Foley&Wilson pllc Attorneys At Law 314 Nourth Church Street Fisher Park Law Building Greensboro N.C. 27401 phone # 336-478-3266 i suggest you call and talk to Mr.Wilson or Mr.Foley.
Hello my name is Mr.Sham I had judge Paul T. Williams on 3-21-2013 he was very nice and really concerned about my personal life my up bringing was also very concerned about my seizure disorder all in all he really puts you at a relaxed possion while you are in front of him my lawyer said he was nice and fair I didn't get a same day decision but in my heart and soul I think that me and my lawyer Jason Wilson of Foley&Wilson attorneys at disability cases done a wonder job for me and there assistant Page Barrett are the best and so very nice if you need a good one choice Foley&Wilson pllc Attorneys At Law 314 Nourth Church Street Fisher Park Law Building Greensboro N.C. 27401 phone # 336-478-3266 i suggest you call and talk to Mr.Wilson or Mr.Foley.
Excellent judge.
Excellent judge.
Excellent judge.
Judge Paul T Williams is very nice and understanding! He has a great spirit and makes you feel very comfortable. Keep up the good work judge!
Judge Paul T Williams is very nice and understanding! He has a great spirit and makes you feel very comfortable. Keep up the good work judge!
Judge Paul T Williams is very nice and understanding! He has a great spirit and makes you feel very comfortable. Keep up the good work judge!
Excellent judge thank you.
Excellent judge thank you.
Excellent judge thank you.
I went before Judge Paul T Williams on November 5th 2014. Judge Williams made me feel comfortable and at ease right from the beginning. Judge Williams was very understanding and compassionate. Judge Williams seemed genuinely concerned about my situation and asked me questions about all aspects of my life...not just my case and he listened intently to all my responses. I walked away feeling very good about my hearing. Long story short...I received my letter on July 2 2015 and my decision was FULLY FAVORABLE !! Thanks Judge Williams for helping to restore my life back to as normal as it can be considering my disabilities.
Judge Wolfe was very professional but at the same time she was warm and friendly. She made you feel at ease and made this process much easier. Thank you and God bless you judge Wolfe.
This lady didn’t give me a chance, she would not allow me to bring my wife in to speak on my behalf. After waiting over a year she still denied my claim. I’m an American fighting for what I earned , but an immigrant could come a get ssi without ever paying into social security.
This judge was very unfair and expects to reward cases that have a very short life span and will end in death within months. Everyone else should be declared a psychopath by a shrink, lost both legs and eyes and/or be on dialysis permanently. My condition according to my attorney should have won since I'm near 60 with major heart condition and poor blood circulation in legs. I suffered two heart attacks during last two decades and survived them by the skin of my teeth. I depend on a walker to get around because I cannot walk without help. Yet this judge looked at my evidence as if this condition wont affect my work as a former stock clerk at Kmart. I was laid off from that job mostly because of my trouble walking back then in 2014. My case was denied 3 times before seeing Judge Wolf with my condition much worse and me with more pain last week when I received her not favorable decision. The name wolf matches this judge's love to help patients with real health problems like myself. I was told women judges are very inconsiderate towards men with disabilities. If you see her name in your hearing letters, request a different judge other than Wolfe.
Judge Wolfe was very profecional.
Judge Wolfe should not be on the bench. She is not a fair judge. I had 3 disability hearings with her in a matter of 5 years. I had several qualifying conditions and I was denied each time. Judge Wolfe is openly anti Semitic and has a deep hatred towards individuals of the Jewish faith. She also has a hatred towards people who have a higher education. Judge Wolfe typically waits until the claimant is knocking on deaths door if she is going to approve them. She is highly manipulative and makes errors on purpose that she refuses to fix as they work in her favor. I cannot believe that she has not been disbarred as of yet. Her time will come soon. She has zero compassion and a very mean streak in her. I pray to G-d for anyone that ends up in her chambers. May G-d be with you.
Judge Wolfe should not be on the bench. She is not a fair judge. I had 3 disability hearings with her in a matter of 5 years. I had several qualifying conditions and I was denied each time. Judge Wolfe is openly anti Semitic and has a deep hatred towards individuals of the Jewish faith. She also has a hatred towards people who have a higher education. Judge Wolfe typically waits until the claimant is knocking on deaths door if she is going to approve them. She is highly manipulative and makes errors on purpose that she refuses to fix as they work in her favor. I cannot believe that she has not been disbarred as of yet. Her time will come soon. She has zero compassion and a very mean streak in her. I pray to G-d for anyone that ends up in her chambers. May G-d be with you.
Having medical professionals declare me perm disabled and in writing from them, she evidently has no compassion for truly disabled, I have now lost everything in my life , i have no home no vehicle, No income, I worked my whole life never took anything from anyone. I feel I was discriminated against by being a white male. Maybe if I was fat and lazy I would have been approved.
Having medical professionals declare me perm disabled and in writing from them, she evidently has no compassion for truly disabled, I have now lost everything in my life , i have no home no vehicle, No income, I worked my whole life never took anything from anyone. I feel I was discriminated against by being a white male. Maybe if I was fat and lazy I would have been approved.
Having medical professionals declare me perm disabled and in writing from them, she evidently has no compassion for truly disabled, I have now lost everything in my life , i have no home no vehicle, No income, I worked my whole life never took anything from anyone. I feel I was discriminated against by being a white male. Maybe if I was fat and lazy I would have been approved.
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