Official SSA Data

Judge Todd Spangler - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Middlesboro, Kentucky · SSA Region 04

47%

Approval Rate

47%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

53%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

40%

of decisions

Total Decisions

185

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

215

FY 2025

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Judge Todd Spangler Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Todd Spangler

Based on 7 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Todd Spangler's Statistics

Judge Todd Spangler is an Administrative Law Judge at the Middlesboro hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 185 cases, with an approval rate of 47%.

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 Todd Spangler Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 40%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 47%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 53%

Dismissals 14%

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 47% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (40%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Todd Spangler?

In FY 2025, Judge Todd Spangler decided 185 cases and had 215 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 47% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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