Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Gilbert, Richard A

HOUSTON WEST Trending Down

59.4%

+1.5% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge's 59.4% approval rate is close to the national average of 57.8%. Strong medical evidence and thorough hearing preparation are key. Note: their approval rate has been declining over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

433

Fully Favorable

237

54.7%

Partially Favorable

4.6%

Denials

176

40.6%

Total Dispositions

521

Dismissals

16.9%

Awards

257

Trend (3yr)

Falling

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Denied

Fully Favorable: 54.7%Partially Favorable: 4.6%Denied: 40.6%

Approval Rate History

FY2010

63.4%464 dec

FY2011

49.9%503 dec

FY2012

36.0%486 dec

FY2012

45.0%20 dec

FY2013

42.4%432 dec

FY2013

27.8%36 dec

FY2014

49.0%382 dec

FY2014

36.8%68 dec

FY2015

43.5%501 dec

FY2015

32.1%28 dec

FY2017

45.0%473 dec

FY2018

48.4%426 dec

FY2019

47.0%470 dec

FY2020

52.2%425 dec

FY2021

53.5%452 dec

FY2022

59.4%303 dec

FY2023

53.9%245 dec

FY2024

53.8%333 dec

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