Official SSA Data

Judge Richard Thrasher - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Minneapolis, Minnesota · SSA Region 05

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

87.8%

Approval Rate

87.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

12.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

84.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

139

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

180

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Richard Thrasher Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Richard Thrasher

Based on 3 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Richard Thrasher's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Richard Thrasher's Statistics

Judge Richard Thrasher is an Administrative Law Judge at the Minneapolis hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 139 cases, with an approval rate of 87.8%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 Thrasher Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 84.9%

Partially Favorable 2.9%

Total Awards 87.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 12.2%

Dismissals 22.8%

About the Minneapolis Hearing Office

Judge Richard Thrasher hears cases at the Minneapolis hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Richard Thrasher

How often does Judge Richard Thrasher approve disability cases?

Judge Richard Thrasher's approval rate is 87.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (84.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Richard Thrasher's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Richard Thrasher decided 139 cases and had 180 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Richard Thrasher's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Richard Thrasher's approval rate of 87.8% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Richard Thrasher work at?

Judge Richard Thrasher hears cases at the Minneapolis hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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