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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data
Howard, William B
HOUSTON NORTH Trending Up
58.6%
+0.8% vs national avg
What this means for your case: This judge's 58.6% 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
331
Fully Favorable
181
54.7%
Partially Favorable
13
3.9%
Denials
137
41.4%
Total Dispositions
412
Dismissals
81
19.7%
Awards
194
Trend (3yr)
Rising
Decision Breakdown (FY2025)
Fully Fav
Denied
Fully Favorable: 54.7%Partially Favorable: 3.9%Denied: 41.4%
Approval Rate History
FY2010
50.3%475 dec
FY2011
48.9%440 dec
FY2012
53.2%470 dec
FY2013
50.3%402 dec
FY2014
51.0%416 dec
FY2015
46.4%440 dec
FY2017
52.9%480 dec
FY2018
46.0%459 dec
FY2019
48.0%477 dec
FY2020
56.1%431 dec
FY2021
45.6%373 dec
FY2022
48.7%302 dec
FY2023
45.5%308 dec
FY2024
56.2%338 dec
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