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Judge David Benedict - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Albuquerque, New Mexico · SSA Region 06

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

50.3%

Approval Rate

50.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

49.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

40.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

459

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

552

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge David Benedict Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David Benedict

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

Understanding Judge David Benedict's Statistics

Judge David Benedict is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albuquerque hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 459 cases, with an approval rate of 50.3%.

This approval rate is below 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 David Benedict Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 40.1%

Partially Favorable 10.2%

Total Awards 50.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.7%

Dismissals 16.8%

About the Albuquerque Hearing Office

Judge David Benedict hears cases at the Albuquerque hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge David Benedict

How often does Judge David Benedict approve disability cases?

Judge David Benedict's approval rate is 50.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (40.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge David Benedict's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge David Benedict decided 459 cases and had 552 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge David Benedict's approval rate above or below average?

Judge David Benedict's approval rate of 50.3% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge David Benedict work at?

Judge David Benedict hears cases at the Albuquerque hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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