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Judge William Leland - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Cleveland, Ohio · SSA Region 05

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

56.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

56.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

43.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

49.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

464

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

564

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge William Leland Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge William Leland

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge William Leland's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge William Leland's Statistics

Judge William Leland is an Administrative Law Judge at the Cleveland hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 464 cases, with an approval rate of 56.7%.

This approval rate is below 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.

Judge William Leland Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 49.4%
Partially Favorable 7.3%
Total Awards 56.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.3%
Dismissals 17.7%

About the Cleveland Hearing Office

Judge William Leland hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge William Leland

What is Judge William Leland's approval rate?
Judge William Leland's approval rate is 56.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (49.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge William Leland decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge William Leland decided 464 cases and had 564 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge William Leland compare to other judges?
Judge William Leland's approval rate of 56.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge William Leland hear cases?
Judge William Leland hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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