Digby, Patrick R.

Florence, AL · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

29.8%

Below the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Digby approves 29.8% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Digby Decides Cases

Approved29.8%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied48.1%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed22.1%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

Know Your Numbers

Judge Digby approved 29.8% of dispositions. That’s 18.9 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Digby decided 222 cases out of 285 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 38.3%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2024 – Sep 2025

Total Cases

285

Approved

85

Denied

137

Hearing Office

Florence (AL)

6.5 months wait · 1,528 pending

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