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Judge John A Pottinger - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Kingsport, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

56.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

56.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

43.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

50.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

348

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

400

FY 2025

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Judge John A Pottinger Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge John A Pottinger

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge John A Pottinger's Statistics

Judge John A Pottinger is an Administrative Law Judge at the Kingsport hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 348 cases, with an approval rate of 56.6%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%.

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 50.6%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 56.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.4%
Dismissals 13%

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 56.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (50.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge John A Pottinger conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge John A Pottinger decided 348 cases and had 400 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 56.6% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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