Digby, Patrick R.

Florence, AL · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

29.6%

Below the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Digby approves 29.6% 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

Approved29.6%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied55.1%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed15.3%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

Know Your Numbers

Judge Digby approved 29.6% of dispositions. That’s 19.1 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Digby decided 255 cases out of 301 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 34.9%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2025 – Sep 2026

Total Cases

301

Approved

89

Denied

166

Hearing Office

Florence (AL)

7.0 months wait · 1,470 pending

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