Judge Joseph Bestul - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics
Covington GA, Georgia · SSA Region 04
Approval Rate
62.4%
vs 58.3% national
Denial Rate
37.6%
of decisions
Fully Favorable
46.9%
of decisions
Total Decisions
311
FY 2025
Total Dispositions
355
FY 2025
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Understanding Judge Joseph Bestul's Statistics
Judge Joseph Bestul is an Administrative Law Judge at the Covington GA hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 311 cases, with an approval rate of 62.4%.
This approval rate is above 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.
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About the Covington GA Hearing Office
Judge Joseph Bestul hears cases at the Covington GA hearing office.
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