Official SSA Data

Judge Nicolas R. Foster - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Richmond, Virginia · SSA Region 03

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

46.2%

Approval Rate

46.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

53.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

36.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

433

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

546

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Nicolas R. Foster Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Nicolas R. Foster

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

Understanding Judge Nicolas R. Foster's Statistics

Judge Nicolas R. Foster is an Administrative Law Judge at the Richmond hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 433 cases, with an approval rate of 46.2%.

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 Nicolas R. Foster Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 36.7%

Partially Favorable 9.5%

Total Awards 46.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 53.8%

Dismissals 20.7%

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

What are my chances of approval with Judge Nicolas R. Foster?

Judge Nicolas R. Foster's approval rate is 46.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (36.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Nicolas R. Foster conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Nicolas R. Foster decided 433 cases and had 546 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Nicolas R. Foster more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Nicolas R. Foster's approval rate of 46.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Nicolas R. Foster located?

Judge Nicolas R. Foster hears cases at the Richmond hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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