Official SSA Data

Judge Brian A. Oakes - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Middlesboro, Kentucky · SSA Region 04

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

76.5%

Approval Rate

76.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

23.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

74.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

443

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

513

12 months ending July 2026

Compare Judge Brian A. Oakes

See how this judge compares to others side-by-side

Compare Judges

Judge Brian A. Oakes Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian A. Oakes

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Brian A. Oakes's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Brian A. Oakes's Statistics

Judge Brian A. Oakes is an Administrative Law Judge at the Middlesboro hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 443 cases, with an approval rate of 76.5%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-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.

Know what changed at the SSA today, automatically.

Chronicle monitors the ERE daily for 100+ disability firms so they never miss a document, questionnaire, or hearing notice.

How are you using this data?

Judge Brian A. Oakes Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 74.3%

Partially Favorable 2.3%

Total Awards 76.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 23.5%

Dismissals 13.6%

About the Middlesboro Hearing Office

Judge Brian A. Oakes hears cases at the Middlesboro hearing office.

View all judges at Middlesboro

Embed this badge on your website

 <iframe src="https://www.chroniclelegal.com/hearings/embed/judge/brian-a-oakes" width="360" height="130" style="border:0" title="Judge Brian A. Oakes Statistics - Chronicle"></iframe> 

Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian A. Oakes

How often does Judge Brian A. Oakes approve disability cases?

Judge Brian A. Oakes's approval rate is 76.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (74.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Brian A. Oakes's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Brian A. Oakes decided 443 cases and had 513 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Brian A. Oakes's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Brian A. Oakes's approval rate of 76.5% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Brian A. Oakes work at?

Judge Brian A. Oakes hears cases at the Middlesboro hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

ALJ Statistics: Powered by Chronicle

Chronicle monitors the ERE daily so disability attorneys never miss a document, questionnaire, or hearing notice. Trusted by 100+ law firms as their virtual SSA mailroom software.

Learn More