Official SSA Data

Judge David Benedict - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Albuquerque, New Mexico · SSA Region 06

48.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

48.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

51.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

39.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

416

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

508

FY 2025

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Judge David Benedict Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David Benedict

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge David Benedict's Statistics

Judge David Benedict is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albuquerque hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 416 cases, with an approval rate of 48.6%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge David Benedict Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 39.9%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 48.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51.4%
Dismissals 18.1%

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 48.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (39.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge David Benedict's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge David Benedict decided 416 cases and had 508 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 48.6% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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