Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Buell, David G

OMAHA (+1 more) Stable

59.7%

+1.9% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge's 59.7% approval rate is close to the national average of 57.8%. Strong medical evidence and thorough hearing preparation are key.

Total Decisions

360

Fully Favorable

187

51.9%

Partially Favorable

7.8%

Denials

145

40.3%

Total Dispositions

428

Dismissals

15.9%

Awards

215

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 51.9%Partially Favorable: 7.8%Denied: 40.3%

Approval Rate History

FY2011

66.7%18 dec

FY2012

33.2%422 dec

FY2013

38.6%461 dec

FY2014

49.3%497 dec

FY2015

0.0%2 dec

FY2015

42.1%375 dec

FY2015

22.9%35 dec

FY2017

46.0%417 dec

FY2018

51.8%450 dec

FY2019

53.8%474 dec

FY2020

47.4%388 dec

FY2021

53.3%330 dec

FY2022

52.6%308 dec

FY2023

56.2%338 dec

FY2024

51.5%363 dec

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