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Judge Buel SR. - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Charleston WV, West Virginia · SSA Region 03

76.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

76.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

23.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

75.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

153

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

170

FY 2025

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Judge Buel SR. Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Buel SR.

Based on 14 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Buel SR.'s Statistics

Judge Buel SR. is an Administrative Law Judge at the Charleston WV hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 153 cases, with an approval rate of 76.5%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge Buel SR. Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 75.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 76.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 23.5%
Dismissals 10%

About the Charleston WV Hearing Office

Judge Buel SR. hears cases at the Charleston WV hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Buel SR.

What is Judge Buel SR.'s approval rate?
Judge Buel SR.'s approval rate is 76.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (75.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Buel SR. decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Buel SR. decided 153 cases and had 170 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Buel SR. compare to other judges?
Judge Buel SR.'s approval rate of 76.5% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Buel SR. hear cases?
Judge Buel SR. hears cases at the Charleston WV hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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