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Judge Steven Butler - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Dover, Delaware · SSA Region 03

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

64.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

64.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

35.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

61.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

420

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

507

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Steven Butler Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Steven Butler

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Steven Butler's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Steven Butler's Statistics

Judge Steven Butler is an Administrative Law Judge at the Dover hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 420 cases, with an approval rate of 64.5%.

This approval rate is above 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 Steven Butler Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 61.7%
Partially Favorable 2.9%
Total Awards 64.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.5%
Dismissals 17.2%

About the Dover Hearing Office

Judge Steven Butler hears cases at the Dover hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Steven Butler

What percentage of cases does Judge Steven Butler approve?
Judge Steven Butler's approval rate is 64.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (61.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Steven Butler?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Steven Butler decided 420 cases and had 507 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Steven Butler rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Steven Butler's approval rate of 64.5% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Steven Butler assigned to?
Judge Steven Butler hears cases at the Dover hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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