Official SSA Data

Judge Jody Odell - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Indianapolis, Indiana · SSA Region 05

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

70.9%

Approval Rate

70.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

29.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

67%

of decisions

Total Decisions

440

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

503

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Jody Odell Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Jody Odell

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

Understanding Judge Jody Odell's Statistics

Judge Jody Odell is an Administrative Law Judge at the Indianapolis hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 440 cases, with an approval rate of 70.9%.

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 Jody Odell Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 67%

Partially Favorable 3.9%

Total Awards 70.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 29.1%

Dismissals 12.5%

About the Indianapolis Hearing Office

Judge Jody Odell hears cases at the Indianapolis hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Jody Odell

What are my chances of approval with Judge Jody Odell?

Judge Jody Odell's approval rate is 70.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (67%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Jody Odell conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Jody Odell decided 440 cases and had 503 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Jody Odell more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Jody Odell's approval rate of 70.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Jody Odell located?

Judge Jody Odell hears cases at the Indianapolis hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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