Official SSA Data

Judge Thomas J Helget - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Houston North, Texas · SSA Region 06

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

52.3%

Approval Rate

52.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

47.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

48.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

547

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

659

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Thomas J Helget Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Thomas J Helget

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Thomas J Helget's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Thomas J Helget's Statistics

Judge Thomas J Helget is an Administrative Law Judge at the Houston North hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 547 cases, with an approval rate of 52.3%.

This approval rate is below 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 Thomas J Helget Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 48.3%

Partially Favorable 4%

Total Awards 52.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.7%

Dismissals 17%

About the Houston North Hearing Office

Judge Thomas J Helget hears cases at the Houston North hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Thomas J Helget

What is Judge Thomas J Helget's approval rate?

Judge Thomas J Helget's approval rate is 52.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (48.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Thomas J Helget decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Thomas J Helget decided 547 cases and had 659 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Thomas J Helget compare to other judges?

Judge Thomas J Helget's approval rate of 52.3% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Thomas J Helget hear cases?

Judge Thomas J Helget hears cases at the Houston North hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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