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Judge Brian A. Oakes - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Middlesboro, Kentucky · SSA Region 04

69.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

69.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

30.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

64.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

378

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

414

FY 2025

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Judge Brian A. Oakes Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian A. Oakes

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Brian A. Oakes's Statistics

Judge Brian A. Oakes is an Administrative Law Judge at the Middlesboro hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 378 cases, with an approval rate of 69.8%.

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

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 Brian A. Oakes Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 64.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 69.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 30.2%
Dismissals 8.7%

About the Middlesboro Hearing Office

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

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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 69.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (64.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Brian A. Oakes's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Brian A. Oakes decided 378 cases and had 414 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 69.8% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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.

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