Official SSA Data

Judge James K. Grimes - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Florence, South Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

43.9%

Approval Rate

43.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

56.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

36.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

456

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

527

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge James K. Grimes Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge James K. Grimes

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge James K. Grimes's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge James K. Grimes's Statistics

Judge James K. Grimes is an Administrative Law Judge at the Florence hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 456 cases, with an approval rate of 43.9%.

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 James K. Grimes Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 36.8%

Partially Favorable 7%

Total Awards 43.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 56.1%

Dismissals 13.5%

About the Florence Hearing Office

Judge James K. Grimes hears cases at the Florence hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge James K. Grimes

How often does Judge James K. Grimes approve disability cases?

Judge James K. Grimes's approval rate is 43.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (36.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge James K. Grimes's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge James K. Grimes decided 456 cases and had 527 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge James K. Grimes's approval rate above or below average?

Judge James K. Grimes's approval rate of 43.9% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge James K. Grimes work at?

Judge James K. Grimes hears cases at the Florence hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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