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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data
Butler, Steven L.
DOVER Trending Up
62.9%
+5.1% vs national avg
What this means for your case: This judge's 62.9% 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
367
Fully Favorable
211
57.5%
Partially Favorable
20
5.4%
Denials
136
37.1%
Total Dispositions
453
Dismissals
86
19.0%
Awards
231
Trend (3yr)
Rising
Decision Breakdown (FY2025)
Fully Fav
Denied
Fully Favorable: 57.5%Partially Favorable: 5.4%Denied: 37.1%
Approval Rate History
FY2016
88.9%9 dec
FY2017
70.8%332 dec
FY2018
63.9%396 dec
FY2019
60.8%413 dec
FY2020
57.4%336 dec
FY2021
49.4%330 dec
FY2022
59.9%274 dec
FY2023
61.0%246 dec
FY2024
65.5%333 dec
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