Official SSA Data

Judge Michael B. Richardson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Diego, California · SSA Region 09

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

69.1%

Approval Rate

69.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

30.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

65.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

314

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

437

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael B. Richardson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael B. Richardson

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michael B. Richardson's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michael B. Richardson's Statistics

Judge Michael B. Richardson is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Diego hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 314 cases, with an approval rate of 69.1%.

This approval rate is above 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.

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Judge Michael B. Richardson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 65.6%

Partially Favorable 3.5%

Total Awards 69.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 30.9%

Dismissals 28.1%

About the San Diego Hearing Office

Judge Michael B. Richardson hears cases at the San Diego hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael B. Richardson

How often does Judge Michael B. Richardson approve disability cases?

Judge Michael B. Richardson's approval rate is 69.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (65.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Michael B. Richardson's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael B. Richardson decided 314 cases and had 437 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Michael B. Richardson's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Michael B. Richardson's approval rate of 69.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Michael B. Richardson work at?

Judge Michael B. Richardson hears cases at the San Diego hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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