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Judge Bernard Porter - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Jacksonville, Florida · SSA Region 04

48.7%

Approval Rate

48.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

51.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

45.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

304

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

357

FY 2025

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Judge Bernard Porter Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Bernard Porter

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Bernard Porter's Statistics

Judge Bernard Porter is an Administrative Law Judge at the Jacksonville hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 304 cases, with an approval rate of 48.7%.

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 Bernard Porter Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 45.1%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 48.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51.3%

Dismissals 14.8%

About the Jacksonville Hearing Office

Judge Bernard Porter hears cases at the Jacksonville hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Bernard Porter

What are my chances of approval with Judge Bernard Porter?

Judge Bernard Porter's approval rate is 48.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (45.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Bernard Porter conducted?

In FY 2025, Judge Bernard Porter decided 304 cases and had 357 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Bernard Porter more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Bernard Porter's approval rate of 48.7% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Bernard Porter located?

Judge Bernard Porter hears cases at the Jacksonville hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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