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Judge Steven L. Butler - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Dover, Delaware · SSA Region 03

62.9%

Approval Rate

62.9%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

37.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

57.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

367

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

453

FY 2025

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Judge Steven L. Butler Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Steven L. Butler

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Steven L. Butler's Statistics

Judge Steven L. Butler is an Administrative Law Judge at the Dover hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 367 cases, with an approval rate of 62.9%.

This approval rate is above 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 Steven L. Butler Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 57.5%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 62.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 37.1%

Dismissals 19%

About the Dover Hearing Office

Judge Steven L. Butler hears cases at the Dover hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Steven L. Butler

What is Judge Steven L. Butler's approval rate?

Judge Steven L. Butler's approval rate is 62.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (57.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Steven L. Butler decided?

In FY 2025, Judge Steven L. Butler decided 367 cases and had 453 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Steven L. Butler compare to other judges?

Judge Steven L. Butler's approval rate of 62.9% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Steven L. Butler hear cases?

Judge Steven L. Butler hears cases at the Dover hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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