Official SSA Data

Judge Darren Hamner - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Fort Worth, Texas · SSA Region 06

64%

Approval Rate

64%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

36%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

55.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

381

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

461

FY 2025

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Judge Darren Hamner Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Darren Hamner

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Darren Hamner's Statistics

Judge Darren Hamner is an Administrative Law Judge at the Fort Worth hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 381 cases, with an approval rate of 64%.

This approval rate is above 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.

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Judge Darren Hamner Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 55.1%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 64%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 36%

Dismissals 17.4%

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 64% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (55.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Darren Hamner?

In FY 2025, Judge Darren Hamner decided 381 cases and had 461 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 64% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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