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Judge Amy Budney - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Cleveland, Ohio · SSA Region 05

67.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

67.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

32.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

52.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

343

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

400

FY 2025

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Judge Amy Budney Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Amy Budney

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Amy Budney's Statistics

Judge Amy Budney is an Administrative Law Judge at the Cleveland hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 343 cases, with an approval rate of 67.6%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%.

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 52.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 67.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 32.4%
Dismissals 14.2%

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 67.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (52.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Amy Budney conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Amy Budney decided 343 cases and had 400 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 67.6% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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