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Judge Stephen Thompson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Macon, Georgia · SSA Region 04

52.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

52.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

47.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

39.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

263

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

301

FY 2025

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Judge Stephen Thompson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Stephen Thompson

Based on 16 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Stephen Thompson's Statistics

Judge Stephen Thompson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Macon hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 263 cases, with an approval rate of 52.5%.

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 Thompson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 39.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 52.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.5%
Dismissals 12.6%

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 52.5% for FY 2025. 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 FY 2025, Judge Stephen Thompson decided 263 cases and had 301 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 52.5% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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