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Judge Nicolas R Foster - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Richmond, Virginia · SSA Region 03

53.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

53.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

46.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

41.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

422

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

519

FY 2025

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Judge Nicolas R Foster Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Nicolas R Foster

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Nicolas R Foster's Statistics

Judge Nicolas R Foster is an Administrative Law Judge at the Richmond hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 422 cases, with an approval rate of 53.8%.

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.

Judge Nicolas R Foster Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 41.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 53.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 46.2%
Dismissals 18.7%

About the Richmond Hearing Office

Judge Nicolas R Foster hears cases at the Richmond hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Nicolas R Foster

How often does Judge Nicolas R Foster approve disability cases?
Judge Nicolas R Foster's approval rate is 53.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (41.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Nicolas R Foster's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Nicolas R Foster decided 422 cases and had 519 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Nicolas R Foster's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Nicolas R Foster's approval rate of 53.8% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Nicolas R Foster work at?
Judge Nicolas R Foster hears cases at the Richmond hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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