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Judge Brian Dougherty - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Franklin TN, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

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

55.5%

Approval Rate

55.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

44.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

50.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

418

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

493

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Brian Dougherty Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Dougherty

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Brian Dougherty's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Brian Dougherty's Statistics

Judge Brian Dougherty is an Administrative Law Judge at the Franklin TN hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 418 cases, with an approval rate of 55.5%.

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

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 Dougherty Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 50.2%

Partially Favorable 5.3%

Total Awards 55.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 44.5%

Dismissals 15.2%

About the Franklin TN Hearing Office

Judge Brian Dougherty hears cases at the Franklin TN hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian Dougherty

What is Judge Brian Dougherty's approval rate?

Judge Brian Dougherty's approval rate is 55.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (50.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Brian Dougherty decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Brian Dougherty decided 418 cases and had 493 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Brian Dougherty compare to other judges?

Judge Brian Dougherty's approval rate of 55.5% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Brian Dougherty hear cases?

Judge Brian Dougherty hears cases at the Franklin TN hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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