Official SSA Data

Judge Brian Dougherty - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Franklin TN, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

54.5%

Approval Rate

54.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

45.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

50%

of decisions

Total Decisions

336

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

384

FY 2025

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Judge Brian Dougherty Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Dougherty

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Brian Dougherty's Statistics

Judge Brian Dougherty is an Administrative Law Judge at the Franklin TN hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 336 cases, with an approval rate of 54.5%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%.

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%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 54.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 45.5%

Dismissals 12.5%

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 54.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (50%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Brian Dougherty decided?

In FY 2025, Judge Brian Dougherty decided 336 cases and had 384 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 54.5% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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