Official SSA Data

Judge Thomas Businger - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Statistics cover the 12 months ending January 2026 — Judge Thomas Businger's most recent month with recorded decisions.

50.8%

Approval Rate

Reported through January 2026. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge Thomas Businger after January 2026, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending January 2026 rather than the 12 months ending July 2026 the rest of the site reports. The national average shown alongside them is measured over the same months. Judges with no current decisions are left out of rankings and comparisons.

Approval Rate

50.8%

vs 57.2% national, same period

Denial Rate

49.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

42%

of decisions

Total Decisions

262

12 months ending January 2026

Total Dispositions

326

12 months ending January 2026

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Judge Thomas Businger Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Thomas Businger

Based on 19 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Thomas Businger's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending January 2026.

Understanding Judge Thomas Businger's Statistics

Judge Thomas Businger is an Administrative Law Judge at the Phoenix North hearing office. In the 12 months ending January 2026, this judge decided 262 cases, with an approval rate of 50.8%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.2%.

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 Businger Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 42%

Partially Favorable 8.8%

Total Awards 50.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.2%

Dismissals 19.6%

About the Phoenix North Hearing Office

Judge Thomas Businger hears cases at the Phoenix North hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Thomas Businger

What percentage of cases does Judge Thomas Businger approve?

Judge Thomas Businger's approval rate is 50.8% for the 12 months ending January 2026. This includes both fully favorable (42%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Thomas Businger?

In the 12 months ending January 2026, the last twelve months in which Judge Thomas Businger recorded decisions, Judge Thomas Businger decided 262 cases and had 326 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Thomas Businger rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Thomas Businger's approval rate of 50.8% is below the national average of 57.2%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Thomas Businger assigned to?

Judge Thomas Businger hears cases at the Phoenix North hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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