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Judge Stephen Thompson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Macon, Georgia · SSA Region 04

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

54.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

54.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

45.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

39.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

403

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

473

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Stephen Thompson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Stephen Thompson

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

Understanding Judge Stephen Thompson's Statistics

Judge Stephen Thompson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Macon hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 403 cases, with an approval rate of 54.6%.

This approval rate is below 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.

Judge Stephen Thompson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 39.5%
Partially Favorable 15.1%
Total Awards 54.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 45.4%
Dismissals 14.8%

About the Macon Hearing Office

Judge Stephen Thompson hears cases at the Macon hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Stephen Thompson

What is Judge Stephen Thompson's approval rate?
Judge Stephen Thompson's approval rate is 54.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (39.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Stephen Thompson decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Stephen Thompson decided 403 cases and had 473 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Stephen Thompson compare to other judges?
Judge Stephen Thompson's approval rate of 54.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Stephen Thompson hear cases?
Judge Stephen Thompson hears cases at the Macon hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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