Official SSA Data

Judge David Thompson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Salt Lake City, Utah · SSA Region 08

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

34.7%

Approval Rate

34.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

65.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

32.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

429

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

520

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge David Thompson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David Thompson

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge David Thompson's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge David Thompson's Statistics

Judge David Thompson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Salt Lake City hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 429 cases, with an approval rate of 34.7%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. 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.

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Judge David Thompson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 32.6%

Partially Favorable 2.1%

Total Awards 34.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 65.3%

Dismissals 17.5%

About the Salt Lake City Hearing Office

Judge David Thompson hears cases at the Salt Lake City hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge David Thompson

What are my chances of approval with Judge David Thompson?

Judge David Thompson's approval rate is 34.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (32.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge David Thompson conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge David Thompson decided 429 cases and had 520 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge David Thompson more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge David Thompson's approval rate of 34.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge David Thompson located?

Judge David Thompson hears cases at the Salt Lake City hearing office in SSA Region 08. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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