Official SSA Data

Judge Brian Battles - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc Falls Church, Virginia · SSA Region 12

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

30.8%

Approval Rate

30.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

69.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

23.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

422

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

521

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Brian Battles Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Battles

Based on 16 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Brian Battles's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Brian Battles's Statistics

Judge Brian Battles is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc Falls Church hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 422 cases, with an approval rate of 30.8%.

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

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Judge Brian Battles Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 23.5%

Partially Favorable 7.3%

Total Awards 30.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 69.2%

Dismissals 19%

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 30.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (23.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Brian Battles?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Brian Battles decided 422 cases and had 521 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 30.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. 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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