Official SSA Data

Judge Joseph L Brinkley - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Raleigh, North Carolina · SSA Region 04

59.7%

Approval Rate

59.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

40.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

387

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

459

FY 2025

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Judge Joseph L Brinkley Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joseph L Brinkley

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Joseph L Brinkley's Statistics

Judge Joseph L Brinkley is an Administrative Law Judge at the Raleigh hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 387 cases, with an approval rate of 59.7%.

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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Judge Joseph L Brinkley Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.9%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 59.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.3%

Dismissals 15.7%

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 percentage of cases does Judge Joseph L Brinkley approve?

Judge Joseph L Brinkley's approval rate is 59.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (51.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Joseph L Brinkley?

In FY 2025, Judge Joseph L Brinkley decided 387 cases and had 459 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Joseph L Brinkley rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Joseph L Brinkley's approval rate of 59.7% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Joseph L Brinkley assigned to?

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

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