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Judge Paul Barker - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc Baltimore, Maryland · SSA Region 12

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

48%

Approval Rate

48%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

52%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

41.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

375

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

450

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Paul Barker Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul Barker

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

Understanding Judge Paul Barker's Statistics

Judge Paul Barker is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc Baltimore hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 375 cases, with an approval rate of 48%.

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 Paul Barker Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 41.9%

Partially Favorable 6.1%

Total Awards 48%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 52%

Dismissals 16.7%

About the Nhc Baltimore Hearing Office

Judge Paul Barker hears cases at the Nhc Baltimore hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paul Barker

What is Judge Paul Barker's approval rate?

Judge Paul Barker's approval rate is 48% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (41.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Paul Barker decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Paul Barker decided 375 cases and had 450 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Paul Barker compare to other judges?

Judge Paul Barker's approval rate of 48% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Paul Barker hear cases?

Judge Paul Barker hears cases at the Nhc Baltimore hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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