Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Johnson, Lisa M

BIRMINGHAM Trending Up

43.2%

-14.6% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 43.2% 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

287

Fully Favorable

113

39.4%

Partially Favorable

11

3.8%

Denials

163

56.8%

Total Dispositions

334

Dismissals

47

14.1%

Awards

124

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Denied

Fully Favorable: 39.4%Partially Favorable: 3.8%Denied: 56.8%

Approval Rate History

FY2010

47.1%454 dec

FY2011

46.2%392 dec

FY2012

46.7%75 dec

FY2012

37.1%342 dec

FY2013

36.8%456 dec

FY2013

50.0%2 dec

FY2014

52.0%398 dec

FY2015

49.4%306 dec

FY2017

45.1%326 dec

FY2018

48.8%359 dec

FY2019

45.4%368 dec

FY2020

32.1%318 dec

FY2021

34.5%249 dec

FY2022

40.4%235 dec

FY2023

49.0%192 dec

FY2024

51.6%248 dec

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54 decisions55.6%

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291 decisions54.0%

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56 decisions53.6%

337 decisions52.8%

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86 decisions51.2%

349 decisions39.8%

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390 decisions39.5%

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445 decisions38.9%

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20 decisions25.0%