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Judge Joseph Bestul - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Covington GA, Georgia · SSA Region 04

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

56.8%

Approval Rate

56.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

43.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

42.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

451

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

535

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Joseph Bestul Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joseph Bestul

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

Understanding Judge Joseph Bestul's Statistics

Judge Joseph Bestul is an Administrative Law Judge at the Covington GA hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 451 cases, with an approval rate of 56.8%.

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 Joseph Bestul Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 42.8%

Partially Favorable 14%

Total Awards 56.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.2%

Dismissals 15.7%

About the Covington GA Hearing Office

Judge Joseph Bestul hears cases at the Covington GA hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joseph Bestul

How often does Judge Joseph Bestul approve disability cases?

Judge Joseph Bestul's approval rate is 56.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (42.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Joseph Bestul's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Joseph Bestul decided 451 cases and had 535 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Joseph Bestul's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Joseph Bestul's approval rate of 56.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Joseph Bestul work at?

Judge Joseph Bestul hears cases at the Covington GA hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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