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