Official SSA Data

Judge Brian Lucas - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 12

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

58.7%

Approval Rate

58.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

41.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

54%

of decisions

Total Decisions

426

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

535

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Brian Lucas Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Lucas

Based on 19 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Brian Lucas's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Brian Lucas's Statistics

Judge Brian Lucas is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc Chicago hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 426 cases, with an approval rate of 58.7%.

This approval rate is above 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 Lucas Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 54%

Partially Favorable 4.7%

Total Awards 58.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 41.3%

Dismissals 20.4%

About the Nhc Chicago Hearing Office

Judge Brian Lucas hears cases at the Nhc Chicago hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian Lucas

How often does Judge Brian Lucas approve disability cases?

Judge Brian Lucas's approval rate is 58.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (54%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Brian Lucas's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Brian Lucas decided 426 cases and had 535 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Brian Lucas's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Brian Lucas's approval rate of 58.7% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Brian Lucas work at?

Judge Brian Lucas hears cases at the Nhc Chicago hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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