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Judge Amy Budney - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Cleveland, Ohio · SSA Region 05

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

64%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

64%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

36%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

367

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

434

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Amy Budney Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Amy Budney

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Amy Budney's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Amy Budney's Statistics

Judge Amy Budney is an Administrative Law Judge at the Cleveland hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 367 cases, with an approval rate of 64%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

Judge Amy Budney Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 44.4%
Partially Favorable 19.6%
Total Awards 64%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 36%
Dismissals 15.4%

About the Cleveland Hearing Office

Judge Amy Budney hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Amy Budney

What are my chances of approval with Judge Amy Budney?
Judge Amy Budney's approval rate is 64% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (44.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Amy Budney conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Amy Budney decided 367 cases and had 434 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Amy Budney more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Amy Budney's approval rate of 64% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Amy Budney located?
Judge Amy Budney hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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