Official SSA Data

Judge Brian Turner - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Birmingham, Alabama · SSA Region 04

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

76.6%

Approval Rate

76.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

23.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

70.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

462

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

532

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Brian Turner Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Turner

Based on 25 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Brian Turner's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Brian Turner's Statistics

Judge Brian Turner is an Administrative Law Judge at the Birmingham hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 462 cases, with an approval rate of 76.6%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. 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.

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Judge Brian Turner Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 70.8%

Partially Favorable 5.8%

Total Awards 76.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 23.4%

Dismissals 13.2%

About the Birmingham Hearing Office

Judge Brian Turner hears cases at the Birmingham hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian Turner

How often does Judge Brian Turner approve disability cases?

Judge Brian Turner's approval rate is 76.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (70.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Brian Turner's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Brian Turner decided 462 cases and had 532 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

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

Judge Brian Turner's approval rate of 76.6% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Brian Turner work at?

Judge Brian Turner hears cases at the Birmingham hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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