Official SSA Data

Judge Joseph D Jacobson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Madison, Wisconsin · SSA Region 05

76.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

76.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

23.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

70.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

412

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

480

FY 2025

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Judge Joseph D Jacobson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joseph D Jacobson

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Joseph D Jacobson's Statistics

Judge Joseph D Jacobson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Madison hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 412 cases, with an approval rate of 76.7%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with higher-than-average approval rates.

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 D Jacobson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 70.1%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 76.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 23.3%
Dismissals 14.2%

About the Madison Hearing Office

Judge Joseph D Jacobson hears cases at the Madison hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joseph D Jacobson

What are my chances of approval with Judge Joseph D Jacobson?
Judge Joseph D Jacobson's approval rate is 76.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (70.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Joseph D Jacobson conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Joseph D Jacobson decided 412 cases and had 480 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Joseph D Jacobson more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Joseph D Jacobson's approval rate of 76.7% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Joseph D Jacobson located?
Judge Joseph D Jacobson hears cases at the Madison hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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