Official SSA Data

Judge Richard West - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Newark, New Jersey · SSA Region 02

66.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

66.1%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

33.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

56.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

345

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

402

FY 2025

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Judge Richard West Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Richard West

Based on 19 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Richard West's Statistics

Judge Richard West is an Administrative Law Judge at the Newark hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 345 cases, with an approval rate of 66.1%.

This approval rate is above 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 West Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 56.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 66.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 33.9%
Dismissals 14.2%

About the Newark Hearing Office

Judge Richard West hears cases at the Newark hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Richard West

How often does Judge Richard West approve disability cases?
Judge Richard West's approval rate is 66.1% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (56.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Richard West's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Richard West decided 345 cases and had 402 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Richard West's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Richard West's approval rate of 66.1% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Richard West work at?
Judge Richard West hears cases at the Newark hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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