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Judge Gary Ball - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Baltimore, Maryland · SSA Region 03

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

64.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

64.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

35.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

48.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

287

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

398

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Gary Ball Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Gary Ball

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Gary Ball's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Gary Ball's Statistics

Judge Gary Ball is an Administrative Law Judge at the Baltimore hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 287 cases, with an approval rate of 64.1%.

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 Gary Ball Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 48.8%
Partially Favorable 15.3%
Total Awards 64.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.9%
Dismissals 27.9%

About the Baltimore Hearing Office

Judge Gary Ball hears cases at the Baltimore hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Gary Ball

What are my chances of approval with Judge Gary Ball?
Judge Gary Ball's approval rate is 64.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (48.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Gary Ball conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Gary Ball decided 287 cases and had 398 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Gary Ball more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Gary Ball's approval rate of 64.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Gary Ball located?
Judge Gary Ball hears cases at the Baltimore hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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