Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Harbart, Michael D

HATTIESBURG Trending Up

28.8%

-29.0% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 28.8% 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

198

Fully Favorable

55

27.8%

Partially Favorable

2

1.0%

Denials

141

71.2%

Total Dispositions

259

Dismissals

61

23.6%

Awards

57

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Denied

Fully Favorable: 27.8%Partially Favorable: 1.0%Denied: 71.2%

Approval Rate History

FY2017

32.0%325 dec

FY2018

24.2%392 dec

FY2019

23.9%406 dec

FY2020

25.7%105 dec

FY2020

25.1%235 dec

FY2021

14.3%14 dec

FY2021

23.4%304 dec

FY2022

26.4%276 dec

FY2023

23.8%168 dec

FY2024

35.3%204 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

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302 decisions44.4%

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324 decisions43.5%

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204 decisions36.3%

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14 decisions35.7%

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338 decisions32.0%

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312 decisions30.8%