Digby, Patrick R.
Florence, AL · Oct 2024 – Sep 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
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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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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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 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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