Official SSA Data

Judge Brian M. Steger - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc St Louis, Missouri · SSA Region 12

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

44.4%

Approval Rate

44.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

55.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

31.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

403

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

494

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Brian M. Steger Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian M. Steger

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Brian M. Steger's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Brian M. Steger's Statistics

Judge Brian M. Steger is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc St Louis hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 403 cases, with an approval rate of 44.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

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 M. Steger Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 31.5%

Partially Favorable 12.9%

Total Awards 44.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 55.6%

Dismissals 18.4%

About the Nhc St Louis Hearing Office

Judge Brian M. Steger hears cases at the Nhc St Louis hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian M. Steger

What percentage of cases does Judge Brian M. Steger approve?

Judge Brian M. Steger's approval rate is 44.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (31.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Brian M. Steger?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Brian M. Steger decided 403 cases and had 494 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Brian M. Steger rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Brian M. Steger's approval rate of 44.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Brian M. Steger assigned to?

Judge Brian M. Steger hears cases at the Nhc St Louis hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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