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Judge Joyce Francis - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Knoxville, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

13.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

13.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

86.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

11.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

206

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

279

FY 2025

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Judge Joyce Francis Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joyce Francis

Based on 9 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Joyce Francis's Statistics

Judge Joyce Francis is an Administrative Law Judge at the Knoxville hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 206 cases, with an approval rate of 13.6%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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 Joyce Francis Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 11.2%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 13.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 86.4%
Dismissals 26.2%

About the Knoxville Hearing Office

Judge Joyce Francis hears cases at the Knoxville hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joyce Francis

How often does Judge Joyce Francis approve disability cases?
Judge Joyce Francis's approval rate is 13.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (11.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Joyce Francis's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Joyce Francis decided 206 cases and had 279 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Joyce Francis's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Joyce Francis's approval rate of 13.6% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Joyce Francis work at?
Judge Joyce Francis hears cases at the Knoxville hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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