Official SSA Data

Judge Bernard Porter - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Jacksonville, Florida · SSA Region 04

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

52.2%

Approval Rate

52.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

47.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

414

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

492

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Bernard Porter Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Bernard Porter

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Bernard Porter's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Bernard Porter's Statistics

Judge Bernard Porter is an Administrative Law Judge at the Jacksonville hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 414 cases, with an approval rate of 52.2%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%.

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 Bernard Porter Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 44.2%

Partially Favorable 8%

Total Awards 52.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.8%

Dismissals 15.9%

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 52.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (44.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Bernard Porter conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Bernard Porter decided 414 cases and had 492 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 52.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. 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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