Official SSA Data

Judge Gerald R. Bruce - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Salt Lake City, Utah · SSA Region 08

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

30.9%

Approval Rate

30.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

69.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

26%

of decisions

Total Decisions

427

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

543

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Gerald R. Bruce Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Gerald R. Bruce

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Gerald R. Bruce's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Gerald R. Bruce's Statistics

Judge Gerald R. Bruce is an Administrative Law Judge at the Salt Lake City hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 427 cases, with an approval rate of 30.9%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. 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.

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Judge Gerald R. Bruce Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 26%

Partially Favorable 4.9%

Total Awards 30.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 69.1%

Dismissals 21.4%

About the Salt Lake City Hearing Office

Judge Gerald R. Bruce hears cases at the Salt Lake City hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Gerald R. Bruce

How often does Judge Gerald R. Bruce approve disability cases?

Judge Gerald R. Bruce's approval rate is 30.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (26%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Gerald R. Bruce's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Gerald R. Bruce decided 427 cases and had 543 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Gerald R. Bruce's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Gerald R. Bruce's approval rate of 30.9% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Gerald R. Bruce work at?

Judge Gerald R. Bruce hears cases at the Salt Lake City hearing office in SSA Region 08. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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