Official SSA Data

Judge Thomas Cheffins - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Little Rock, Arkansas · SSA Region 06

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

25.3%

Approval Rate

25.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

74.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

16.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

514

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

634

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Thomas Cheffins Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Thomas Cheffins

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

Understanding Judge Thomas Cheffins's Statistics

Judge Thomas Cheffins is an Administrative Law Judge at the Little Rock hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 514 cases, with an approval rate of 25.3%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. 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.

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Judge Thomas Cheffins Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 16.5%

Partially Favorable 8.8%

Total Awards 25.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 74.7%

Dismissals 18.9%

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 25.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (16.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Thomas Cheffins's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Thomas Cheffins decided 514 cases and had 634 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 25.3% is below the national average of 57.6%. 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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