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Judge Paul W Jones - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Lansing, Michigan · SSA Region 05

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

45.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

45.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

54.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

40.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

418

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

491

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Paul W Jones Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul W Jones

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Paul W Jones's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Paul W Jones's Statistics

Judge Paul W Jones is an Administrative Law Judge at the Lansing hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 418 cases, with an approval rate of 45.5%.

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.

Judge Paul W Jones Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 40.2%
Partially Favorable 5.3%
Total Awards 45.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 54.5%
Dismissals 14.9%

About the Lansing Hearing Office

Judge Paul W Jones hears cases at the Lansing hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paul W Jones

What are my chances of approval with Judge Paul W Jones?
Judge Paul W Jones's approval rate is 45.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (40.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Paul W Jones conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Paul W Jones decided 418 cases and had 491 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Paul W Jones more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Paul W Jones's approval rate of 45.5% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Paul W Jones located?
Judge Paul W Jones hears cases at the Lansing hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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