Official SSA Data

Judge Joseph L. Brinkley - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Raleigh, North Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

58.1%

Approval Rate

58.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

41.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

48.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

496

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

574

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Joseph L. Brinkley Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joseph L. Brinkley

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

Understanding Judge Joseph L. Brinkley's Statistics

Judge Joseph L. Brinkley is an Administrative Law Judge at the Raleigh hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 496 cases, with an approval rate of 58.1%.

This approval rate is above 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 L. Brinkley Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 48.4%

Partially Favorable 9.7%

Total Awards 58.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 41.9%

Dismissals 13.6%

About the Raleigh Hearing Office

Judge Joseph L. Brinkley hears cases at the Raleigh hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joseph L. Brinkley

What is Judge Joseph L. Brinkley's approval rate?

Judge Joseph L. Brinkley's approval rate is 58.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (48.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Joseph L. Brinkley decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Joseph L. Brinkley decided 496 cases and had 574 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Joseph L. Brinkley compare to other judges?

Judge Joseph L. Brinkley's approval rate of 58.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Joseph L. Brinkley hear cases?

Judge Joseph L. Brinkley hears cases at the Raleigh hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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