Official SSA Data

Judge William D Pierson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Fort Wayne, Indiana · SSA Region 05

56.6%

Approval Rate

56.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

43.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

48.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

401

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

463

FY 2025

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Judge William D Pierson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge William D Pierson

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge William D Pierson's Statistics

Judge William D Pierson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Fort Wayne hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 401 cases, with an approval rate of 56.6%.

This approval rate is below 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.

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Judge William D Pierson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 48.1%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 56.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.4%

Dismissals 13.4%

About the Fort Wayne Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge William D Pierson

What percentage of cases does Judge William D Pierson approve?

Judge William D Pierson's approval rate is 56.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (48.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge William D Pierson?

In FY 2025, Judge William D Pierson decided 401 cases and had 463 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge William D Pierson rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge William D Pierson's approval rate of 56.6% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge William D Pierson assigned to?

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

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