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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Downs, Amber

TAMPA OHO Stable

31.4%

-26.4% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 31.4% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete.

Total Decisions

242

Fully Favorable

61

25.2%

Partially Favorable

15

6.2%

Denials

166

68.6%

Total Dispositions

269

Dismissals

27

10.0%

Awards

76

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Denied
Fully Favorable: 25.2%Partially Favorable: 6.2%Denied: 68.6%

Approval Rate History

FY2015
44.9%156 dec
FY2015
40.0%5 dec
FY2016
34.0%47 dec
FY2016
33.7%252 dec
FY2017
37.8%312 dec
FY2018
31.0%422 dec
FY2019
32.7%401 dec
FY2020
24.3%276 dec
FY2021
24.9%342 dec
FY2022
30.4%276 dec
FY2023
30.9%201 dec
FY2024
30.6%245 dec
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Other Judges at TAMPA OHO (12)

McGhee, Carl C
297 decisions71.7%
Marzan, Shirley A
363 decisions67.8%
Ballieu, Robert
235 decisions67.7%
Zanotti, Barbara J
292 decisions65.8%
McIntosh, Melissa J
373 decisions65.7%
Craig, Margaret
249 decisions61.4%
Slahta, Steven D
196 decisions60.7%
Dawkins, John
322 decisions56.8%
Vallecillo, Gonzalo
114 decisions56.1%
Pierce, Katie H
57 decisions54.4%
Kirzner, Ryan
296 decisions50.7%
Watkins, Glen H.
375 decisions40.3%