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Judge Benjamin Burton - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kingsport, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

46.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

46.2%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

53.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

42.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

305

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

359

FY 2025

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Judge Benjamin Burton Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Benjamin Burton

Based on 16 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Benjamin Burton's Statistics

Judge Benjamin Burton is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kingsport hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 305 cases, with an approval rate of 46.2%.

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

Judge Benjamin Burton Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 42.3%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 46.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 53.8%
Dismissals 15%

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 46.2% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (42.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Benjamin Burton conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Benjamin Burton decided 305 cases and had 359 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 46.2% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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