Official SSA Data

Judge Thaddeus J. Hess - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Greenville, South Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

66.3%

Approval Rate

66.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

33.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

57%

of decisions

Total Decisions

567

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

652

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Thaddeus J. Hess Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Thaddeus J. Hess

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Thaddeus J. Hess's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Thaddeus J. Hess's Statistics

Judge Thaddeus J. Hess is an Administrative Law Judge at the Greenville hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 567 cases, with an approval rate of 66.3%.

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 Thaddeus J. Hess Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 57%

Partially Favorable 9.3%

Total Awards 66.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 33.7%

Dismissals 13%

About the Greenville Hearing Office

Judge Thaddeus J. Hess hears cases at the Greenville hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Thaddeus J. Hess

What percentage of cases does Judge Thaddeus J. Hess approve?

Judge Thaddeus J. Hess's approval rate is 66.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (57%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Thaddeus J. Hess?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Thaddeus J. Hess decided 567 cases and had 652 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Thaddeus J. Hess rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Thaddeus J. Hess's approval rate of 66.3% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Thaddeus J. Hess assigned to?

Judge Thaddeus J. Hess hears cases at the Greenville hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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