Official SSA Data

Judge James S Elkins - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Hattiesburg, Mississippi · SSA Region 04

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

86.2%

Approval Rate

86.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

13.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

82.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

516

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

603

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge James S Elkins Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge James S Elkins

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

Understanding Judge James S Elkins's Statistics

Judge James S Elkins is an Administrative Law Judge at the Hattiesburg hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 516 cases, with an approval rate of 86.2%.

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 James S Elkins Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 82.6%

Partially Favorable 3.7%

Total Awards 86.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 13.8%

Dismissals 14.4%

About the Hattiesburg Hearing Office

Judge James S Elkins hears cases at the Hattiesburg hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge James S Elkins

What is Judge James S Elkins's approval rate?

Judge James S Elkins's approval rate is 86.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (82.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge James S Elkins decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge James S Elkins decided 516 cases and had 603 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge James S Elkins compare to other judges?

Judge James S Elkins's approval rate of 86.2% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge James S Elkins hear cases?

Judge James S Elkins hears cases at the Hattiesburg hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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