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Judge Eric Westley - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Cleveland, Ohio · SSA Region 05

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

53.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

53.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

46.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

50.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

432

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

504

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Eric Westley Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Eric Westley

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Eric Westley's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Eric Westley's Statistics

Judge Eric Westley is an Administrative Law Judge at the Cleveland hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 432 cases, with an approval rate of 53.5%.

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 Westley Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 50.2%
Partially Favorable 3.2%
Total Awards 53.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 46.5%
Dismissals 14.3%

About the Cleveland Hearing Office

Judge Eric Westley hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Eric Westley

What are my chances of approval with Judge Eric Westley?
Judge Eric Westley's approval rate is 53.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (50.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Eric Westley conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Eric Westley decided 432 cases and had 504 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Eric Westley more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Eric Westley's approval rate of 53.5% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Eric Westley located?
Judge Eric Westley hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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