Official SSA Data

Judge Joshua L. Vineyard - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Columbia SC, South Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

49.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

49.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

50.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

37.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

413

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

519

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Joshua L. Vineyard Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joshua L. Vineyard

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Joshua L. Vineyard's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Joshua L. Vineyard's Statistics

Judge Joshua L. Vineyard is an Administrative Law Judge at the Columbia SC hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 413 cases, with an approval rate of 49.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-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 Joshua L. Vineyard Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 37.5%
Partially Favorable 11.9%
Total Awards 49.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 50.6%
Dismissals 20.4%

About the Columbia SC Hearing Office

Judge Joshua L. Vineyard hears cases at the Columbia SC hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joshua L. Vineyard

How often does Judge Joshua L. Vineyard approve disability cases?
Judge Joshua L. Vineyard's approval rate is 49.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (37.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Joshua L. Vineyard's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Joshua L. Vineyard decided 413 cases and had 519 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Joshua L. Vineyard's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Joshua L. Vineyard's approval rate of 49.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Joshua L. Vineyard work at?
Judge Joshua L. Vineyard hears cases at the Columbia SC hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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