Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Burkes, Felicia D

HATTIESBURG Trending Up

32.0%

-25.9% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 32.0% 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. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

338

Fully Favorable

91

26.9%

Partially Favorable

17

5.0%

Denials

230

68.0%

Total Dispositions

428

Dismissals

90

21.0%

Awards

108

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Denied

Fully Favorable: 26.9%Partially Favorable: 5.0%Denied: 68.0%

Approval Rate History

FY2017

30.8%409 dec

FY2018

27.4%431 dec

FY2019

33.7%517 dec

FY2020

28.2%482 dec

FY2021

25.0%396 dec

FY2022

26.4%314 dec

FY2023

27.7%202 dec

FY2024

31.6%275 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

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