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Judge Thomas Cheffins - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Little Rock, Arkansas · SSA Region 06

30.3%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

30.3%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

69.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

17.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

435

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

535

FY 2025

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Judge Thomas Cheffins Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Thomas Cheffins

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Thomas Cheffins's Statistics

Judge Thomas Cheffins is an Administrative Law Judge at the Little Rock hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 435 cases, with an approval rate of 30.3%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

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 Thomas Cheffins Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 17.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 30.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 69.7%
Dismissals 18.7%

About the Little Rock Hearing Office

Judge Thomas Cheffins hears cases at the Little Rock hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Thomas Cheffins

How often does Judge Thomas Cheffins approve disability cases?
Judge Thomas Cheffins's approval rate is 30.3% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (17.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Thomas Cheffins's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Thomas Cheffins decided 435 cases and had 535 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Thomas Cheffins's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Thomas Cheffins's approval rate of 30.3% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Thomas Cheffins work at?
Judge Thomas Cheffins hears cases at the Little Rock hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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