Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Wheeler, Thomas J

DALLAS NORTH OHO Trending Up

47.5%

-10.3% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 47.5% 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

421

Fully Favorable

151

35.9%

Partially Favorable

49

11.6%

Denials

221

52.5%

Total Dispositions

524

Dismissals

103

19.7%

Awards

200

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 35.9%Partially Favorable: 11.6%Denied: 52.5%

Approval Rate History

FY2015

0.0%1 dec

FY2017

43.8%473 dec

FY2018

44.4%451 dec

FY2019

38.9%18 dec

FY2019

48.3%501 dec

FY2020

54.9%446 dec

FY2021

44.4%399 dec

FY2022

49.1%318 dec

FY2023

46.3%326 dec

FY2024

54.4%463 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

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Haigler, Jr., Whitfield

341 decisions90.6%

429 decisions87.4%

Walters, Charles

348 decisions83.3%

363 decisions76.0%

Phillips, Derek N

355 decisions67.3%

Shilling, Ralph F

238 decisions55.5%

402 decisions48.5%

Mendola, Mark J

179 decisions46.9%

398 decisions40.5%

Isherwood, Paul

194 decisions27.8%