Official SSA Data

Judge David G Buell - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Omaha, Nebraska · SSA Region 07

59.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

59.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

40.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

360

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

429

FY 2025

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Judge David G Buell Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David G Buell

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge David G Buell's Statistics

Judge David G Buell is an Administrative Law Judge at the Omaha hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 360 cases, with an approval rate of 59.7%.

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.

Judge David G Buell Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.9%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 59.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.3%
Dismissals 16.1%

About the Omaha Hearing Office

Judge David G Buell hears cases at the Omaha hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge David G Buell

What percentage of cases does Judge David G Buell approve?
Judge David G Buell's approval rate is 59.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (51.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge David G Buell?
In FY 2025, Judge David G Buell decided 360 cases and had 429 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge David G Buell rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge David G Buell's approval rate of 59.7% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge David G Buell assigned to?
Judge David G Buell hears cases at the Omaha hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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