Burton, Benjamin
Kingsport, TN · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
39.3%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Burton approves 39.3% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Burton Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Burton approved 39.3% of dispositions. That’s 9.5 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Burton decided 305 cases out of 359 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 46.2%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
359
Approved
141
Denied
164
Hearing Office
Kingsport (TN)
6.0 months wait · 1,881 pending
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