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Judge Brian Battles - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc Falls Church, Virginia · SSA Region 12

32.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

32.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

67.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

25.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

239

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

289

FY 2025

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Judge Brian Battles Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Battles

Based on 6 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Brian Battles's Statistics

Judge Brian Battles is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc Falls Church hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 239 cases, with an approval rate of 32.6%.

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 Brian Battles Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 25.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 32.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 67.4%
Dismissals 17.3%

About the Nhc Falls Church Hearing Office

Judge Brian Battles hears cases at the Nhc Falls Church hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian Battles

What percentage of cases does Judge Brian Battles approve?
Judge Brian Battles's approval rate is 32.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (25.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Brian Battles?
In FY 2025, Judge Brian Battles decided 239 cases and had 289 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Brian Battles rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Brian Battles's approval rate of 32.6% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Brian Battles assigned to?
Judge Brian Battles hears cases at the Nhc Falls Church hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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