Official SSA Data

Judge Ricky V. South - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Montgomery, Alabama · SSA Region 04

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

71.5%

Approval Rate

71.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

28.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

69.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

473

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

551

12 months ending July 2026

Compare Judge Ricky V. South

See how this judge compares to others side-by-side

Compare Judges

Judge Ricky V. South Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Ricky V. South

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Ricky V. South's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Ricky V. South's Statistics

Judge Ricky V. South is an Administrative Law Judge at the Montgomery hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 473 cases, with an approval rate of 71.5%.

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.

Know what changed at the SSA today, automatically.

Chronicle monitors the ERE daily for 100+ disability firms so they never miss a document, questionnaire, or hearing notice.

How are you using this data?

Judge Ricky V. South Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 69.8%

Partially Favorable 1.7%

Total Awards 71.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 28.5%

Dismissals 14.2%

About the Montgomery Hearing Office

Judge Ricky V. South hears cases at the Montgomery hearing office.

View all judges at Montgomery

Embed this badge on your website

 <iframe src="https://www.chroniclelegal.com/hearings/embed/judge/ricky-v-south" width="360" height="130" style="border:0" title="Judge Ricky V. South Statistics - Chronicle"></iframe> 

Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Ricky V. South

What percentage of cases does Judge Ricky V. South approve?

Judge Ricky V. South's approval rate is 71.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (69.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Ricky V. South?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Ricky V. South decided 473 cases and had 551 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Ricky V. South rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Ricky V. South's approval rate of 71.5% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Ricky V. South assigned to?

Judge Ricky V. South hears cases at the Montgomery hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

ALJ Statistics: Powered by Chronicle

Chronicle monitors the ERE daily so disability attorneys never miss a document, questionnaire, or hearing notice. Trusted by 100+ law firms as their virtual SSA mailroom software.

Learn More