Official SSA Data

Judge Bill Jones - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Fort Smith, Arkansas · SSA Region 06

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

55.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

55.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

44.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51%

of decisions

Total Decisions

506

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

560

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Bill Jones Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Bill Jones

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Bill Jones's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Bill Jones's Statistics

Judge Bill Jones is an Administrative Law Judge at the Fort Smith hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 506 cases, with an approval rate of 55.9%.

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.

Judge Bill Jones Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51%
Partially Favorable 4.9%
Total Awards 55.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 44.1%
Dismissals 9.6%

About the Fort Smith Hearing Office

Judge Bill Jones hears cases at the Fort Smith hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Bill Jones

How often does Judge Bill Jones approve disability cases?
Judge Bill Jones's approval rate is 55.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (51%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Bill Jones's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Bill Jones decided 506 cases and had 560 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Bill Jones's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Bill Jones's approval rate of 55.9% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Bill Jones work at?
Judge Bill Jones hears cases at the Fort Smith hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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