Official SSA Data

Judge J. Samuel Childs - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Atlanta Downtown, Georgia · SSA Region 04

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

76%

Approval Rate

76%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

24%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

72.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

375

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

469

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge J. Samuel Childs Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge J. Samuel Childs

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge J. Samuel Childs's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge J. Samuel Childs's Statistics

Judge J. Samuel Childs is an Administrative Law Judge at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 375 cases, with an approval rate of 76%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 J. Samuel Childs Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 72.5%

Partially Favorable 3.5%

Total Awards 76%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 24%

Dismissals 20%

About the Atlanta Downtown Hearing Office

Judge J. Samuel Childs hears cases at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge J. Samuel Childs

How often does Judge J. Samuel Childs approve disability cases?

Judge J. Samuel Childs's approval rate is 76% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (72.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge J. Samuel Childs's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge J. Samuel Childs decided 375 cases and had 469 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge J. Samuel Childs's approval rate above or below average?

Judge J. Samuel Childs's approval rate of 76% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge J. Samuel Childs work at?

Judge J. Samuel Childs hears cases at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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