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Judge David R Bruce - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orland Park, Illinois · SSA Region 05

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

55.5%

Approval Rate

55.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

44.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

50.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

508

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

584

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge David R Bruce Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David R Bruce

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge David R Bruce's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge David R Bruce's Statistics

Judge David R Bruce is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orland Park hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 508 cases, with an approval rate of 55.5%.

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 R Bruce Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 50.4%

Partially Favorable 5.1%

Total Awards 55.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 44.5%

Dismissals 13%

About the Orland Park Hearing Office

Judge David R Bruce hears cases at the Orland Park hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge David R Bruce

What percentage of cases does Judge David R Bruce approve?

Judge David R Bruce's approval rate is 55.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (50.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge David R Bruce?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge David R Bruce decided 508 cases and had 584 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge David R Bruce rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge David R Bruce's approval rate of 55.5% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge David R Bruce assigned to?

Judge David R Bruce hears cases at the Orland Park hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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