Official SSA Data

Judge Brian Burgtorf - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Lansing, Michigan · SSA Region 05

44.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

44.2%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

55.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

34%

of decisions

Total Decisions

385

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

433

FY 2025

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Judge Brian Burgtorf Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Burgtorf

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Brian Burgtorf's Statistics

Judge Brian Burgtorf is an Administrative Law Judge at the Lansing hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 385 cases, with an approval rate of 44.2%.

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 Burgtorf Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 34%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 44.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 55.8%
Dismissals 11.1%

About the Lansing Hearing Office

Judge Brian Burgtorf hears cases at the Lansing hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian Burgtorf

What percentage of cases does Judge Brian Burgtorf approve?
Judge Brian Burgtorf's approval rate is 44.2% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (34%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Brian Burgtorf?
In FY 2025, Judge Brian Burgtorf decided 385 cases and had 433 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Brian Burgtorf rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Brian Burgtorf's approval rate of 44.2% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Brian Burgtorf assigned to?
Judge Brian Burgtorf hears cases at the Lansing hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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