Official SSA Data

Judge Brian Yamada - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Moreno Valley, California · SSA Region 09

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

48.3%

Approval Rate

48.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

51.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

41.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

404

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

503

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Brian Yamada Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Yamada

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

Understanding Judge Brian Yamada's Statistics

Judge Brian Yamada is an Administrative Law Judge at the Moreno Valley hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 404 cases, with an approval rate of 48.3%.

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 Yamada Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 41.8%

Partially Favorable 6.4%

Total Awards 48.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51.7%

Dismissals 19.7%

About the Moreno Valley Hearing Office

Judge Brian Yamada hears cases at the Moreno Valley hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Brian Yamada

What percentage of cases does Judge Brian Yamada approve?

Judge Brian Yamada's approval rate is 48.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (41.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Brian Yamada?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Brian Yamada decided 404 cases and had 503 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Brian Yamada rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Brian Yamada's approval rate of 48.3% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Brian Yamada assigned to?

Judge Brian Yamada hears cases at the Moreno Valley hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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