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Judge Richard Breen - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Los Angeles West, California · SSA Region 09

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

46.7%

Approval Rate

46.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

53.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

37.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

396

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

498

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Richard Breen Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Richard Breen

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Richard Breen's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Richard Breen's Statistics

Judge Richard Breen is an Administrative Law Judge at the Los Angeles West hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 396 cases, with an approval rate of 46.7%.

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 Richard Breen Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 37.9%

Partially Favorable 8.8%

Total Awards 46.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 53.3%

Dismissals 20.5%

About the Los Angeles West Hearing Office

Judge Richard Breen hears cases at the Los Angeles West hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Richard Breen

What is Judge Richard Breen's approval rate?

Judge Richard Breen's approval rate is 46.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (37.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Richard Breen decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Richard Breen decided 396 cases and had 498 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Richard Breen compare to other judges?

Judge Richard Breen's approval rate of 46.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Richard Breen hear cases?

Judge Richard Breen hears cases at the Los Angeles West hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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