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Judge Douglas A Walker - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orlando, Florida · SSA Region 04

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

60.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

60.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

39.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

38%

of decisions

Total Decisions

497

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

577

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Douglas A Walker Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Douglas A Walker

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Douglas A Walker's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Douglas A Walker's Statistics

Judge Douglas A Walker is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orlando hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 497 cases, with an approval rate of 60.8%.

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 Douglas A Walker Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 38%
Partially Favorable 22.7%
Total Awards 60.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 39.2%
Dismissals 13.9%

About the Orlando Hearing Office

Judge Douglas A Walker hears cases at the Orlando hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Douglas A Walker

What are my chances of approval with Judge Douglas A Walker?
Judge Douglas A Walker's approval rate is 60.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (38%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Douglas A Walker conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Douglas A Walker decided 497 cases and had 577 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Douglas A Walker more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Douglas A Walker's approval rate of 60.8% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Douglas A Walker located?
Judge Douglas A Walker hears cases at the Orlando hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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