Thames, Tammy A

Dallas, TX (Downtown), TX · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

60.7%

Above the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Thames approves 60.7% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Thames Decides Cases

Approved60.7%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied20.8%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed18.6%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

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Judge Thames approved 60.7% of dispositions. That’s 12.0 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Thames decided 259 cases out of 318 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 74.5%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2025 – Sep 2026

Total Cases

318

Approved

193

Denied

66

Hearing Office

Dallas, TX (Downtown) (TX)

7.0 months wait · 2,712 pending

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