Official SSA Data

Judge Lyle Eastham - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Lexington, Kentucky · SSA Region 04

56.4%

Approval Rate

56.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

43.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

349

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

401

FY 2025

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Judge Lyle Eastham Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Lyle Eastham

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Lyle Eastham's Statistics

Judge Lyle Eastham is an Administrative Law Judge at the Lexington hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 349 cases, with an approval rate of 56.4%.

This approval rate is below 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 Lyle Eastham Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 44.1%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 56.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.6%

Dismissals 13%

About the Lexington Hearing Office

Judge Lyle Eastham hears cases at the Lexington hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Lyle Eastham

What percentage of cases does Judge Lyle Eastham approve?

Judge Lyle Eastham's approval rate is 56.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (44.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Lyle Eastham?

In FY 2025, Judge Lyle Eastham decided 349 cases and had 401 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Lyle Eastham rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Lyle Eastham's approval rate of 56.4% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Lyle Eastham assigned to?

Judge Lyle Eastham hears cases at the Lexington hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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