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Judge Joseph T Scruton - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Roanoke, Virginia · SSA Region 03

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

69.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

69.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

30.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

57.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

399

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

463

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Joseph T Scruton Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joseph T Scruton

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

Understanding Judge Joseph T Scruton's Statistics

Judge Joseph T Scruton is an Administrative Law Judge at the Roanoke hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 399 cases, with an approval rate of 69.4%.

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.

Judge Joseph T Scruton Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 57.4%
Partially Favorable 12%
Total Awards 69.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 30.6%
Dismissals 13.8%

About the Roanoke Hearing Office

Judge Joseph T Scruton hears cases at the Roanoke hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joseph T Scruton

What is Judge Joseph T Scruton's approval rate?
Judge Joseph T Scruton's approval rate is 69.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (57.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Joseph T Scruton decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Joseph T Scruton decided 399 cases and had 463 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Joseph T Scruton compare to other judges?
Judge Joseph T Scruton's approval rate of 69.4% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Joseph T Scruton hear cases?
Judge Joseph T Scruton hears cases at the Roanoke hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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