Official SSA Data

Judge William Pierson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Fort Wayne, Indiana · SSA Region 05

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

59.2%

Approval Rate

59.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

40.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

48.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

476

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

534

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge William Pierson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge William Pierson

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge William Pierson's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge William Pierson's Statistics

Judge William Pierson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Fort Wayne hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 476 cases, with an approval rate of 59.2%.

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 Pierson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 48.7%

Partially Favorable 10.5%

Total Awards 59.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.8%

Dismissals 10.9%

About the Fort Wayne Hearing Office

Judge William Pierson hears cases at the Fort Wayne hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge William Pierson

What percentage of cases does Judge William Pierson approve?

Judge William Pierson's approval rate is 59.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (48.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge William Pierson?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge William Pierson decided 476 cases and had 534 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge William Pierson rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge William Pierson's approval rate of 59.2% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge William Pierson assigned to?

Judge William Pierson hears cases at the Fort Wayne hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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