Approval Rate
41.6%
vs 57.6% national, same period
Denial Rate
58.4%
of decisions
Fully Favorable
32.8%
of decisions
Total Decisions
421
12 months ending July 2026
Total Dispositions
479
12 months ending July 2026
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Judge Brian Burgtorf Approval Rate Over Time
Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Burgtorf
Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Brian Burgtorf's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.
Understanding Judge Brian Burgtorf's Statistics
Judge Brian Burgtorf is an Administrative Law Judge at the Lansing hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 421 cases, with an approval rate of 41.6%.
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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About the Lansing Hearing Office
Judge Brian Burgtorf hears cases at the Lansing hearing office.
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