Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Munford, Jerome L

BIRMINGHAM Trending Up

25.0%

-32.8% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 25.0% 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

20

Fully Favorable

5

25.0%

Partially Favorable

0

0.0%

Denials

15

75.0%

Total Dispositions

21

Dismissals

1

4.8%

Awards

5

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Favorable: 25.0%Partially Favorable: 0.0%Denied: 75.0%

Approval Rate History

FY2010

39.2%339 dec

FY2011

38.1%270 dec

FY2012

45.6%285 dec

FY2013

44.9%372 dec

FY2014

36.4%302 dec

FY2015

33.0%333 dec

FY2017

51.7%354 dec

FY2018

42.5%320 dec

FY2019

37.3%338 dec

FY2020

47.2%286 dec

FY2021

34.4%224 dec

FY2022

32.3%186 dec

FY2023

27.3%183 dec

FY2024

42.4%165 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

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291 decisions54.0%

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86 decisions51.2%

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287 decisions43.2%

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390 decisions39.5%

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445 decisions38.9%