Official SSA Data

Judge Joseph Bestul - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Covington GA, Georgia · SSA Region 04

62.4%
Approval Rate

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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Judge Joseph Bestul Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joseph Bestul

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

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.

Judge Joseph Bestul Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 46.9%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 62.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 37.6%
Dismissals 12.4%

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 62.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (46.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Joseph Bestul's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Joseph Bestul decided 311 cases and had 355 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 62.4% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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