Official SSA Data

Judge Stephen Pope - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Peoria, Illinois · SSA Region 05

57.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

57.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

42.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

52.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

210

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

248

FY 2025

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Judge Stephen Pope Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Stephen Pope

Based on 10 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Stephen Pope's Statistics

Judge Stephen Pope is an Administrative Law Judge at the Peoria hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 210 cases, with an approval rate of 57.6%.

This approval rate is below 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 Stephen Pope Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 52.4%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 57.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 42.4%
Dismissals 15.3%

About the Peoria Hearing Office

Judge Stephen Pope hears cases at the Peoria hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Stephen Pope

What percentage of cases does Judge Stephen Pope approve?
Judge Stephen Pope's approval rate is 57.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (52.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Stephen Pope?
In FY 2025, Judge Stephen Pope decided 210 cases and had 248 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Stephen Pope rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Stephen Pope's approval rate of 57.6% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Stephen Pope assigned to?
Judge Stephen Pope hears cases at the Peoria hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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