Official SSA Data

Judge William B Howard - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Houston North, Texas · SSA Region 06

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

59.6%

Approval Rate

59.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

40.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

55.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

391

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

475

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge William B Howard Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge William B Howard

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge William B Howard's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge William B Howard's Statistics

Judge William B Howard is an Administrative Law Judge at the Houston North hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 391 cases, with an approval rate of 59.6%.

This approval rate is above 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 William B Howard Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 55.5%

Partially Favorable 4.1%

Total Awards 59.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.4%

Dismissals 17.7%

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 59.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (55.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge William B Howard conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge William B Howard decided 391 cases and had 475 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 59.6% is above the national average of 57.6%. 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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