Official SSA Data

Judge Ben Barnett - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Antonio, Texas · SSA Region 06

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

47.4%

Approval Rate

47.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

52.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

32.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

401

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

490

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Ben Barnett Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Ben Barnett

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Ben Barnett's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Ben Barnett's Statistics

Judge Ben Barnett is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Antonio hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 401 cases, with an approval rate of 47.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

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.

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Judge Ben Barnett Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 32.7%

Partially Favorable 14.7%

Total Awards 47.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 52.6%

Dismissals 18.2%

About the San Antonio Hearing Office

Judge Ben Barnett hears cases at the San Antonio hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Ben Barnett

What percentage of cases does Judge Ben Barnett approve?

Judge Ben Barnett's approval rate is 47.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (32.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Ben Barnett?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Ben Barnett decided 401 cases and had 490 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Ben Barnett rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Ben Barnett's approval rate of 47.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Ben Barnett assigned to?

Judge Ben Barnett hears cases at the San Antonio hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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