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Judge James Grimes - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Florence, South Carolina · SSA Region 04

39%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

39%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

61%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

30%

of decisions

Total Decisions

333

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

391

FY 2025

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Judge James Grimes Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge James Grimes

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge James Grimes's Statistics

Judge James Grimes is an Administrative Law Judge at the Florence hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 333 cases, with an approval rate of 39%.

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 James Grimes Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 30%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 39%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 61%
Dismissals 14.8%

About the Florence Hearing Office

Judge James Grimes hears cases at the Florence hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge James Grimes

What percentage of cases does Judge James Grimes approve?
Judge James Grimes's approval rate is 39% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (30%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge James Grimes?
In FY 2025, Judge James Grimes decided 333 cases and had 391 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge James Grimes rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge James Grimes's approval rate of 39% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge James Grimes assigned to?
Judge James Grimes hears cases at the Florence hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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