Official SSA Data

Judge Mark Baker - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Richmond, Virginia · SSA Region 03

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

55.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

55.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

44.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

366

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

464

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Mark Baker Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Mark Baker

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

Understanding Judge Mark Baker's Statistics

Judge Mark Baker is an Administrative Law Judge at the Richmond hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 366 cases, with an approval rate of 55.5%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%.

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 Mark Baker Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.3%
Partially Favorable 8.2%
Total Awards 55.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 44.5%
Dismissals 21.1%

About the Richmond Hearing Office

Judge Mark Baker hears cases at the Richmond hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Mark Baker

How often does Judge Mark Baker approve disability cases?
Judge Mark Baker's approval rate is 55.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (47.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Mark Baker's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Mark Baker decided 366 cases and had 464 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Mark Baker's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Mark Baker's approval rate of 55.5% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Mark Baker work at?
Judge Mark Baker hears cases at the Richmond hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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