Official SSA Data

Judge John A. Pottinger - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kingsport, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

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

61.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

61.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

38.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

57.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

486

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

542

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge John A. Pottinger Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge John A. Pottinger

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

Understanding Judge John A. Pottinger's Statistics

Judge John A. Pottinger is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kingsport hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 486 cases, with an approval rate of 61.9%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.

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 John A. Pottinger Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 57.8%
Partially Favorable 4.1%
Total Awards 61.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 38.1%
Dismissals 10.3%

About the Kingsport Hearing Office

Judge John A. Pottinger hears cases at the Kingsport hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge John A. Pottinger

What are my chances of approval with Judge John A. Pottinger?
Judge John A. Pottinger's approval rate is 61.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (57.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge John A. Pottinger conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge John A. Pottinger decided 486 cases and had 542 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge John A. Pottinger more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge John A. Pottinger's approval rate of 61.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge John A. Pottinger located?
Judge John A. Pottinger hears cases at the Kingsport hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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