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Judge William B Howard - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Houston North, Texas · SSA Region 06

58.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

58.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

41.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

54.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

331

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

412

FY 2025

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Judge William B Howard Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge William B Howard

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge William B Howard's Statistics

Judge William B Howard is an Administrative Law Judge at the Houston North hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 331 cases, with an approval rate of 58.6%.

This approval rate is above 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 William B Howard Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 54.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 58.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 41.4%
Dismissals 19.7%

About the Houston North Hearing Office

Judge William B Howard hears cases at the Houston North hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge William B Howard

What are my chances of approval with Judge William B Howard?
Judge William B Howard's approval rate is 58.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (54.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge William B Howard conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge William B Howard decided 331 cases and had 412 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge William B Howard more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge William B Howard's approval rate of 58.6% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge William B Howard located?
Judge William B Howard hears cases at the Houston North hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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