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Judge Darren Hamner - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Fort Worth, Texas · SSA Region 06

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

61.3%

Approval Rate

61.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

38.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

52.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

522

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

607

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Darren Hamner Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Darren Hamner

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Darren Hamner's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Darren Hamner's Statistics

Judge Darren Hamner is an Administrative Law Judge at the Fort Worth hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 522 cases, with an approval rate of 61.3%.

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.

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Judge Darren Hamner Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 52.1%

Partially Favorable 9.2%

Total Awards 61.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 38.7%

Dismissals 14%

About the Fort Worth Hearing Office

Judge Darren Hamner hears cases at the Fort Worth hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Darren Hamner

What percentage of cases does Judge Darren Hamner approve?

Judge Darren Hamner's approval rate is 61.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (52.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Darren Hamner?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Darren Hamner decided 522 cases and had 607 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Darren Hamner rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Darren Hamner's approval rate of 61.3% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Darren Hamner assigned to?

Judge Darren Hamner hears cases at the Fort Worth hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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