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Judge Charles R. Howard - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kingsport, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

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

63.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

63.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

36.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

57.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

522

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

609

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Charles R. Howard Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Charles R. Howard

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Charles R. Howard's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Charles R. Howard's Statistics

Judge Charles R. Howard is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kingsport hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 522 cases, with an approval rate of 63.2%.

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

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 Charles R. Howard Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 57.9%
Partially Favorable 5.4%
Total Awards 63.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 36.8%
Dismissals 14.3%

About the Kingsport Hearing Office

Judge Charles R. Howard hears cases at the Kingsport hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Charles R. Howard

What is Judge Charles R. Howard's approval rate?
Judge Charles R. Howard's approval rate is 63.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (57.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Charles R. Howard decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Charles R. Howard decided 522 cases and had 609 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Charles R. Howard compare to other judges?
Judge Charles R. Howard's approval rate of 63.2% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Charles R. Howard hear cases?
Judge Charles R. Howard hears cases at the Kingsport hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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