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Judge Brian Yamada - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Moreno Valley, California · SSA Region 09

52.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

52.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

47.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

46.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

349

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

431

FY 2025

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Judge Brian Yamada Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Brian Yamada

Based on 16 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Brian Yamada's Statistics

Judge Brian Yamada is an Administrative Law Judge at the Moreno Valley hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 349 cases, with an approval rate of 52.7%.

This approval rate is below 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 Yamada Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 46.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 52.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.3%
Dismissals 19%

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 52.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (46.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Brian Yamada?
In FY 2025, Judge Brian Yamada decided 349 cases and had 431 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 52.7% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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