Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Bennett, Vincent

HOUSTON WEST Trending Down

36.1%

-21.8% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 36.1% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete. Note: their approval rate has been declining over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

244

Fully Favorable

78

32.0%

Partially Favorable

10

4.1%

Denials

156

63.9%

Total Dispositions

303

Dismissals

59

19.5%

Awards

88

Trend (3yr)

Falling

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Denied

Fully Favorable: 32.0%Partially Favorable: 4.1%Denied: 63.9%

Approval Rate History

FY2017

38.4%190 dec

FY2018

45.3%307 dec

FY2019

45.3%364 dec

FY2020

41.8%354 dec

FY2021

48.5%299 dec

FY2022

54.8%210 dec

FY2023

36.1%194 dec

FY2024

32.5%246 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

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309 decisions86.4%

441 decisions71.0%

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333 decisions67.3%

70 decisions62.9%

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433 decisions59.4%

Eason, Kimani R

391 decisions49.1%

304 decisions49.0%

Mendola, Mark J

179 decisions46.9%

Matthews, Kelly

342 decisions40.1%

Beers, Caroline H

372 decisions37.4%