Official SSA Data

Judge Mark Clayton - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Springfield MO, Missouri · SSA Region 07

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

39.4%

Approval Rate

39.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

60.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

35.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

434

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

498

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Mark Clayton Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Mark Clayton

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Mark Clayton's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Mark Clayton's Statistics

Judge Mark Clayton is an Administrative Law Judge at the Springfield MO hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 434 cases, with an approval rate of 39.4%.

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.

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Judge Mark Clayton Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 35.3%

Partially Favorable 4.1%

Total Awards 39.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 60.6%

Dismissals 12.9%

About the Springfield MO Hearing Office

Judge Mark Clayton hears cases at the Springfield MO hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Mark Clayton

What percentage of cases does Judge Mark Clayton approve?

Judge Mark Clayton's approval rate is 39.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (35.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Mark Clayton?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Mark Clayton decided 434 cases and had 498 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Mark Clayton rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Mark Clayton's approval rate of 39.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Mark Clayton assigned to?

Judge Mark Clayton hears cases at the Springfield MO hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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