Official SSA Data

Judge Todd Spangler - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Middlesboro, Kentucky · SSA Region 04

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

45.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

306

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

352

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Todd Spangler Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Todd Spangler

Based on 11 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Todd Spangler's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Todd Spangler's Statistics

Judge Todd Spangler is an Administrative Law Judge at the Middlesboro hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 306 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 Todd Spangler Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 45.8%

Partially Favorable 6.5%

Total Awards 52.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.7%

Dismissals 13.1%

About the Middlesboro Hearing Office

Judge Todd Spangler hears cases at the Middlesboro hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Todd Spangler

What percentage of cases does Judge Todd Spangler approve?

Judge Todd Spangler's approval rate is 52.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (45.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Todd Spangler?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Todd Spangler decided 306 cases and had 352 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Todd Spangler rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Todd Spangler's approval rate of 52.3% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Todd Spangler assigned to?

Judge Todd Spangler hears cases at the Middlesboro hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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