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Judge Lyle Eastham - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Statistics cover the 12 months ending September 2025 — Judge Lyle Eastham's most recent month with recorded decisions.

56.4%

Approval Rate

Reported through September 2025. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge Lyle Eastham after September 2025, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending September 2025 rather than the 12 months ending July 2026 the rest of the site reports. The national average shown alongside them is measured over the same months. Judges with no current decisions are left out of rankings and comparisons.

Approval Rate

56.4%

vs 58.3% national, same period

Denial Rate

43.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

349

12 months ending September 2025

Total Dispositions

401

12 months ending September 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, across Judge Lyle Eastham's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending September 2025.

Understanding Judge Lyle Eastham's Statistics

Judge Lyle Eastham is an Administrative Law Judge at the Lexington hearing office. In the 12 months ending September 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 12.3%

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 the 12 months ending September 2025. This includes both fully favorable (44.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Lyle Eastham?

In the 12 months ending September 2025, the last twelve months in which Judge Lyle Eastham recorded decisions, 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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