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Judge Thomas D Businger - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Phoenix North, Arizona · SSA Region 09

51.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

51.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

48.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

43.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

272

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

348

FY 2025

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Judge Thomas D Businger Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Thomas D Businger

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Thomas D Businger's Statistics

Judge Thomas D Businger is an Administrative Law Judge at the Phoenix North hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 272 cases, with an approval rate of 51.5%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%.

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 D Businger Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 43.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 51.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 48.5%
Dismissals 21.8%

About the Phoenix North Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Thomas D Businger

What percentage of cases does Judge Thomas D Businger approve?
Judge Thomas D Businger's approval rate is 51.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (43.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Thomas D Businger?
In FY 2025, Judge Thomas D Businger decided 272 cases and had 348 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Thomas D Businger rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Thomas D Businger's approval rate of 51.5% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Thomas D Businger assigned to?
Judge Thomas D Businger hears cases at the Phoenix North hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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