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Judge David Willis - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Memphis, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

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

64.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

64.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

35.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

59.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

185

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

243

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge David Willis Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David Willis

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

Understanding Judge David Willis's Statistics

Judge David Willis is an Administrative Law Judge at the Memphis hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 185 cases, with an approval rate of 64.9%.

This approval rate is above 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.

Judge David Willis Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 59.5%
Partially Favorable 5.4%
Total Awards 64.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.1%
Dismissals 23.9%

About the Memphis Hearing Office

Judge David Willis hears cases at the Memphis hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge David Willis

How often does Judge David Willis approve disability cases?
Judge David Willis's approval rate is 64.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (59.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge David Willis's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge David Willis decided 185 cases and had 243 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge David Willis's approval rate above or below average?
Judge David Willis's approval rate of 64.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge David Willis work at?
Judge David Willis hears cases at the Memphis hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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