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Judge Richard T Breen - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Los Angeles West, California · SSA Region 09

50.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

50.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

49.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

43.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

388

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

494

FY 2025

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Judge Richard T Breen Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Richard T Breen

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Richard T Breen's Statistics

Judge Richard T Breen is an Administrative Law Judge at the Los Angeles West hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 388 cases, with an approval rate of 50.5%.

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 Richard T Breen Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 43.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 50.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.5%
Dismissals 21.5%

About the Los Angeles West Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Richard T Breen

What is Judge Richard T Breen's approval rate?
Judge Richard T Breen's approval rate is 50.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (43.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Richard T Breen decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Richard T Breen decided 388 cases and had 494 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Richard T Breen compare to other judges?
Judge Richard T Breen's approval rate of 50.5% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Richard T Breen hear cases?
Judge Richard T Breen hears cases at the Los Angeles West hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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