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Judge Eric Eklund - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Richmond, Virginia · SSA Region 03

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

54.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

54.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

45.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

31.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

369

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

447

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Eric Eklund Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Eric Eklund

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Eric Eklund's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Eric Eklund's Statistics

Judge Eric Eklund is an Administrative Law Judge at the Richmond hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 369 cases, with an approval rate of 54.7%.

This approval rate is below 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 Eric Eklund Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 31.4%
Partially Favorable 23.3%
Total Awards 54.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 45.3%
Dismissals 17.4%

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 54.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (31.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Eric Eklund conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Eric Eklund decided 369 cases and had 447 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 54.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. 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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