Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

West, Richard

NEWARK Stable

66.1%

+8.3% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge's 66.1% approval rate is close to the national average of 57.8%. Strong medical evidence and thorough hearing preparation are key.

Total Decisions

345

Fully Favorable

196

56.8%

Partially Favorable

9.3%

Denials

117

33.9%

Total Dispositions

402

Dismissals

14.2%

Awards

228

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 56.8%Partially Favorable: 9.3%Denied: 33.9%

Approval Rate History

FY2010

58.6%457 dec

FY2011

64.9%535 dec

FY2012

64.6%491 dec

FY2013

64.8%452 dec

FY2014

63.8%442 dec

FY2015

60.3%566 dec

FY2016

65.9%434 dec

FY2017

58.8%413 dec

FY2018

66.0%427 dec

FY2019

65.8%436 dec

FY2020

66.6%326 dec

FY2021

63.3%240 dec

FY2022

67.3%214 dec

FY2023

66.7%171 dec

FY2024

67.4%282 dec

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