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Judge David R Bruce - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orland Park, Illinois · SSA Region 05

59.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

59.1%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

40.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

52.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

401

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

465

FY 2025

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Judge David R Bruce Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David R Bruce

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge David R Bruce's Statistics

Judge David R Bruce is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orland Park hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 401 cases, with an approval rate of 59.1%.

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 R Bruce Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 52.6%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 59.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.9%
Dismissals 13.8%

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 59.1% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (52.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge David R Bruce?
In FY 2025, Judge David R Bruce decided 401 cases and had 465 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 59.1% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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