Official SSA Data

Judge Janice M Bruning - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Oak Brook, Illinois · SSA Region 05

Statistics cover the 12 months ending March 2025 — Judge Janice M Bruning's most recent month with recorded decisions.

57.9%
Approval Rate

Reported through March 2025. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge Janice M Bruning after March 2025, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending March 2025 rather than the 12 months ending July 2026 the rest of the site reports. The national average shown alongside them is measured over the same months. Judges with no current decisions are left out of rankings and comparisons.

Approval Rate

57.9%

vs 59.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

42.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

499

12 months ending March 2025

Total Dispositions

588

12 months ending March 2025

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Judge Janice M Bruning Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Janice M Bruning

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Janice M Bruning's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending March 2025.

Understanding Judge Janice M Bruning's Statistics

Judge Janice M Bruning is an Administrative Law Judge at the Oak Brook hearing office. In the 12 months ending March 2025, this judge decided 499 cases, with an approval rate of 57.9%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 59.6%.

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 Janice M Bruning Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.9%
Partially Favorable 10%
Total Awards 57.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 42.1%
Dismissals 15.1%

About the Oak Brook Hearing Office

Judge Janice M Bruning hears cases at the Oak Brook hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Janice M Bruning

What are my chances of approval with Judge Janice M Bruning?
Judge Janice M Bruning's approval rate is 57.9% for the 12 months ending March 2025. This includes both fully favorable (47.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Janice M Bruning conducted?
In the 12 months ending March 2025, the last twelve months in which Judge Janice M Bruning recorded decisions, Judge Janice M Bruning decided 499 cases and had 588 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Janice M Bruning more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Janice M Bruning's approval rate of 57.9% is below the national average of 59.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Janice M Bruning located?
Judge Janice M Bruning hears cases at the Oak Brook hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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