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Judge Brian Lecours - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Albany, New York · SSA Region 02

51.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

51.9%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

48.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

43.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

212

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

237

FY 2025

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Judge Brian Lecours Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Lecours

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Brian Lecours's Statistics

Judge Brian Lecours is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albany hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 212 cases, with an approval rate of 51.9%.

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.

Judge Brian Lecours Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 43.9%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 51.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 48.1%
Dismissals 10.5%

About the Albany Hearing Office

Judge Brian Lecours hears cases at the Albany hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian Lecours

What percentage of cases does Judge Brian Lecours approve?
Judge Brian Lecours's approval rate is 51.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (43.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Brian Lecours?
In FY 2025, Judge Brian Lecours decided 212 cases and had 237 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Brian Lecours rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Brian Lecours's approval rate of 51.9% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Brian Lecours assigned to?
Judge Brian Lecours hears cases at the Albany hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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