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Judge George Oetter - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Macon, Georgia · SSA Region 04

41%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

41%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

59%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

34.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

210

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

252

FY 2025

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Judge George Oetter Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge George Oetter

Based on 9 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge George Oetter's Statistics

Judge George Oetter is an Administrative Law Judge at the Macon hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 210 cases, with an approval rate of 41%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

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 George Oetter Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 34.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 41%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 59%
Dismissals 16.7%

About the Macon Hearing Office

Judge George Oetter hears cases at the Macon hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge George Oetter

How often does Judge George Oetter approve disability cases?
Judge George Oetter's approval rate is 41% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (34.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge George Oetter's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge George Oetter decided 210 cases and had 252 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge George Oetter's approval rate above or below average?
Judge George Oetter's approval rate of 41% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge George Oetter work at?
Judge George Oetter hears cases at the Macon hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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