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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Businger, Thomas D

PHOENIX NORTH Stable

51.5%

-6.4% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge's 51.5% approval rate is somewhat below the national average of 57.8%. Thorough preparation and strong medical evidence will be especially important.

Total Decisions

272

Fully Favorable

119

43.8%

Partially Favorable

21

7.7%

Denials

132

48.5%

Total Dispositions

348

Dismissals

76

21.8%

Awards

140

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 43.8%Partially Favorable: 7.7%Denied: 48.5%

Approval Rate History

FY2018
47.7%197 dec
FY2019
50.0%406 dec
FY2020
51.0%316 dec
FY2021
50.6%344 dec
FY2022
49.7%155 dec
FY2022
47.6%105 dec
FY2023
50.8%197 dec
FY2024
49.5%281 dec
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