Official SSA Data

Judge Brian Saame - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 05

76.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

76.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

23.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

61.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

72

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

92

FY 2025

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Understanding Judge Brian Saame's Statistics

Judge Brian Saame is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chicago hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 72 cases, with an approval rate of 76.4%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with higher-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.

Judge Brian Saame Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 61.1%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 76.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 23.6%
Dismissals 21.7%

About the Chicago Hearing Office

Judge Brian Saame hears cases at the Chicago hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian Saame

What is Judge Brian Saame's approval rate?
Judge Brian Saame's approval rate is 76.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (61.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Brian Saame decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Brian Saame decided 72 cases and had 92 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Brian Saame compare to other judges?
Judge Brian Saame's approval rate of 76.4% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Brian Saame hear cases?
Judge Brian Saame hears cases at the Chicago hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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