Official SSA Data

Judge Eric Eklund - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Richmond, Virginia · SSA Region 03

55.8%

Approval Rate

55.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

44.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

30.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

380

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

487

FY 2025

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Judge Eric Eklund Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Eric Eklund

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Eric Eklund's Statistics

Judge Eric Eklund is an Administrative Law Judge at the Richmond hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 380 cases, with an approval rate of 55.8%.

This approval rate is below 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.

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Judge Eric Eklund Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 30.5%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 55.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 44.2%

Dismissals 22%

About the Richmond Hearing Office

Judge Eric Eklund hears cases at the Richmond hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Eric Eklund

What are my chances of approval with Judge Eric Eklund?

Judge Eric Eklund's approval rate is 55.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (30.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Eric Eklund conducted?

In FY 2025, Judge Eric Eklund decided 380 cases and had 487 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Eric Eklund more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Eric Eklund's approval rate of 55.8% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Eric Eklund located?

Judge Eric Eklund hears cases at the Richmond hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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