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Judge Benjamin Burton - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kingsport, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

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

45.5%

Approval Rate

45.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

54.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

40.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

345

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

414

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Benjamin Burton Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Benjamin Burton

Based on 24 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Benjamin Burton's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Benjamin Burton's Statistics

Judge Benjamin Burton is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kingsport hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 345 cases, with an approval rate of 45.5%.

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 Benjamin Burton Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 40.3%

Partially Favorable 5.2%

Total Awards 45.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 54.5%

Dismissals 16.7%

About the Kingsport Hearing Office

Judge Benjamin Burton hears cases at the Kingsport hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Benjamin Burton

What are my chances of approval with Judge Benjamin Burton?

Judge Benjamin Burton's approval rate is 45.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (40.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Benjamin Burton conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Benjamin Burton decided 345 cases and had 414 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Benjamin Burton more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Benjamin Burton's approval rate of 45.5% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Benjamin Burton located?

Judge Benjamin Burton hears cases at the Kingsport hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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