Official SSA Data

Judge Thomas J Helget - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Houston North, Texas · SSA Region 06

49.8%

Approval Rate

49.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

50.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

488

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

590

FY 2025

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Judge Thomas J Helget Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Thomas J Helget

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Thomas J Helget's Statistics

Judge Thomas J Helget is an Administrative Law Judge at the Houston North hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 488 cases, with an approval rate of 49.8%.

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.

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Judge Thomas J Helget Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.1%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 49.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 50.2%

Dismissals 17.3%

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 49.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (47.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Thomas J Helget decided?

In FY 2025, Judge Thomas J Helget decided 488 cases and had 590 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 49.8% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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