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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Thompson, David W

SALT LAKE CITY Trending Up

42.2%

-15.6% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 42.2% 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

436

Fully Favorable

159

36.5%

Partially Favorable

25

5.7%

Denials

252

57.8%

Total Dispositions

510

Dismissals

74

14.5%

Awards

184

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 36.5%Partially Favorable: 5.7%Denied: 57.8%

Approval Rate History

FY2010
46.9%480 dec
FY2011
36.4%470 dec
FY2012
38.9%465 dec
FY2013
31.6%453 dec
FY2014
32.8%467 dec
FY2015
30.4%427 dec
FY2017
38.1%381 dec
FY2018
31.8%415 dec
FY2019
34.0%477 dec
FY2020
35.4%398 dec
FY2021
31.0%429 dec
FY2022
40.4%376 dec
FY2023
29.7%249 dec
FY2023
32.3%62 dec
FY2024
35.6%382 dec
FY2024
50.0%2 dec
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