Official SSA Data

Judge John Benson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Lawrence MA, Massachusetts · SSA Region 01

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

54.6%

Approval Rate

54.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

45.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

42.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

427

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

491

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge John Benson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge John Benson

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge John Benson's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge John Benson's Statistics

Judge John Benson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Lawrence MA hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 427 cases, with an approval rate of 54.6%.

This approval rate is below 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.

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Judge John Benson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 42.9%

Partially Favorable 11.7%

Total Awards 54.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 45.4%

Dismissals 13%

About the Lawrence MA Hearing Office

Judge John Benson hears cases at the Lawrence MA hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge John Benson

How often does Judge John Benson approve disability cases?

Judge John Benson's approval rate is 54.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (42.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge John Benson's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge John Benson decided 427 cases and had 491 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge John Benson's approval rate above or below average?

Judge John Benson's approval rate of 54.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge John Benson work at?

Judge John Benson hears cases at the Lawrence MA hearing office in SSA Region 01. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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