Official SSA Data

Judge Christian Bareford - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

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

39.1%

Approval Rate

39.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

60.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

33.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

384

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

471

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Christian Bareford Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Christian Bareford

Based on 27 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Christian Bareford's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Christian Bareford's Statistics

Judge Christian Bareford is an Administrative Law Judge at the Pittsburgh hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 384 cases, with an approval rate of 39.1%.

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 Christian Bareford Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 33.1%

Partially Favorable 6%

Total Awards 39.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 60.9%

Dismissals 18.5%

About the Pittsburgh Hearing Office

Judge Christian Bareford hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Christian Bareford

How often does Judge Christian Bareford approve disability cases?

Judge Christian Bareford's approval rate is 39.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (33.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Christian Bareford's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Christian Bareford decided 384 cases and had 471 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Christian Bareford's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Christian Bareford's approval rate of 39.1% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Christian Bareford work at?

Judge Christian Bareford hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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