Official SSA Data

Judge David Buell - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Statistics cover the 12 months ending April 2026 — Judge David Buell's most recent month with recorded decisions.

62.3%

Approval Rate

Reported through April 2026. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge David Buell after April 2026, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending April 2026 rather than the 12 months ending July 2026 the rest of the site reports. The national average shown alongside them is measured over the same months. Judges with no current decisions are left out of rankings and comparisons.

Approval Rate

62.3%

vs 57.4% national, same period

Denial Rate

37.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

53.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

406

12 months ending April 2026

Total Dispositions

471

12 months ending April 2026

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Judge David Buell Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David Buell

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge David Buell's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending April 2026.

Understanding Judge David Buell's Statistics

Judge David Buell is an Administrative Law Judge at the Omaha hearing office. In the 12 months ending April 2026, this judge decided 406 cases, with an approval rate of 62.3%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.4%.

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 Buell Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 53.9%

Partially Favorable 8.4%

Total Awards 62.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 37.7%

Dismissals 13.8%

About the Omaha Hearing Office

Judge David Buell hears cases at the Omaha hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge David Buell

What are my chances of approval with Judge David Buell?

Judge David Buell's approval rate is 62.3% for the 12 months ending April 2026. This includes both fully favorable (53.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge David Buell conducted?

In the 12 months ending April 2026, the last twelve months in which Judge David Buell recorded decisions, Judge David Buell decided 406 cases and had 471 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge David Buell more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge David Buell's approval rate of 62.3% is above the national average of 57.4%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge David Buell located?

Judge David Buell hears cases at the Omaha hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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