Official SSA Data

Judge Richard West - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Newark, New Jersey · SSA Region 02

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

60.7%

Approval Rate

60.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

39.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

50.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

356

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

418

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Richard West Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Richard West

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Richard West's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Richard West's Statistics

Judge Richard West is an Administrative Law Judge at the Newark hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 356 cases, with an approval rate of 60.7%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.

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 West Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 50.8%

Partially Favorable 9.8%

Total Awards 60.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 39.3%

Dismissals 14.8%

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 60.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (50.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Richard West's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Richard West decided 356 cases and had 418 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 60.7% is above the national average of 57.6%. 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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