Official SSA Data

Judge Brian Lucas - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 12

62.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

62.9%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

37.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

56.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

318

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

372

FY 2025

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Judge Brian Lucas Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Lucas

Based on 9 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Brian Lucas's Statistics

Judge Brian Lucas is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc Chicago hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 318 cases, with an approval rate of 62.9%.

This approval rate is above 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 Lucas Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 56.3%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 62.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 37.1%
Dismissals 14.5%

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 62.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (56.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Brian Lucas's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Brian Lucas decided 318 cases and had 372 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 62.9% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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