Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Petersen, Craig R

SAVANNAH Trending Up

41.2%

-16.6% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 41.2% 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

342

Fully Favorable

107

31.3%

Partially Favorable

9.9%

Denials

201

58.8%

Total Dispositions

384

Dismissals

10.9%

Awards

141

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 31.3%Partially Favorable: 9.9%Denied: 58.8%

Approval Rate History

FY2011

53.2%329 dec

FY2012

51.1%419 dec

FY2012

69.0%84 dec

FY2013

56.3%430 dec

FY2014

42.8%458 dec

FY2015

42.8%430 dec

FY2017

50.6%391 dec

FY2018

45.0%411 dec

FY2019

41.2%498 dec

FY2020

37.4%436 dec

FY2021

35.4%373 dec

FY2022

24.2%298 dec

FY2023

34.8%267 dec

FY2024

38.7%297 dec

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