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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Benedict, Lauren L

CHATTANOOGA Trending Up

65.0%

+7.2% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge's 65.0% approval rate is close to the national average of 57.8%. Strong medical evidence and thorough hearing preparation are key. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

297

Fully Favorable

137

46.1%

Partially Favorable

56

18.9%

Denials

104

35.0%

Total Dispositions

389

Dismissals

92

23.7%

Awards

193

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 46.1%Partially Favorable: 18.9%Denied: 35.0%

Approval Rate History

FY2017
58.6%428 dec
FY2018
60.9%414 dec
FY2019
48.9%434 dec
FY2020
51.6%424 dec
FY2020
0.0%1 dec
FY2021
50.1%325 dec
FY2022
58.0%338 dec
FY2023
55.2%310 dec
FY2024
63.6%335 dec
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124 decisions80.6%
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357 decisions79.3%
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277 decisions78.3%
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236 decisions60.2%
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57 decisions54.4%
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280 decisions48.2%