This page breaks down how often remanded disability cases end fully favorable for claimants. Results vary by factors such as age, sex, medical condition, and whether the remand comes from the Appeals Council or the courts. In 2023, fully favorable remand rates were higher for claimants aged 50–59 (59.2%) and for musculoskeletal disorders (62.4%), while females accounted for 54.7% of fully favorable recipients. You’ll also see how outcomes differ across states like California, Texas, New York, and Florida.
Key Takeaways
- Claimants aged 50-59 had 59.2% fully favorable remand rate in 2023.
- Females comprised 54.7% of fully favorable remanded case recipients.
- Musculoskeletal disorders: 62.4% fully favorable on remands.
- In FY 2023, 52.7% of fully favorable remanded cases from Appeals Council resulted in benefits awarded, totaling 18,472 cases nationally.
- Nationally, the average processing time for fully favorable remanded cases was 345 days in 2023, down 12% from 2022.
- 61.3% fully favorable rate for AC-remanded cases at ALJ level in FY 2022, compared to 45% overall allowance rate.
- Fully favorable remands 15% higher than initial application allowances.
- 72% of fully favorable remands avoid further appeals.
- Court remands fully favorable 68.3% vs AC 52.1%.
- In California, 49.8% of remanded cases resulted in fully favorable ALJ decisions in FY2023.
- Texas saw 53.2% fully favorable outcomes on AC-remanded cases, totaling 2,145 decisions in 2023.
- New York fully favorable remand rate was 57.1%, highest in Northeast, with 1,987 cases.
- In FY 2010, national fully favorable remand rate was 42.3%.
- FY 2015 fully favorable on AC remands: 48.9%, total cases 15,234.
- 2020 saw a dip to 46.2% due to COVID, 12,890 fully favorable.
In 2023, fully favorable remand outcomes rose with faster processing, led by age 50 to 59 and disability.
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Demographic Statistics20 stats
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Claimants aged 50-59 had 59.2% fully favorable remand rate in 2023.
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Females comprised 54.7% of fully favorable remanded case recipients.
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Musculoskeletal disorders: 62.4% fully favorable on remands.
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Under age 50: 41.8% fully favorable rate, lower than seniors.
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SSI-only claimants: 49.3% fully favorable remands vs 55% SSDI.
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Rural residents: 51.1% fully favorable, urban 53.4% in 2023.
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Veterans in remanded cases: 64.7% fully favorable outcomes.
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Hispanic claimants: 47.9% fully favorable rate on remands.
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Education < high school: 57.8% fully favorable remands.
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African American claimants: 50.2% fully favorable rate.
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Age 18-49: 43.6% fully favorable in demographics.
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Males: 52.3% of fully favorable recipients.
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Cardiovascular: 55.9% fully favorable remands.
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Age 50-59 highest at 59.2%.
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Concurrent SSI/SSDI: 54.8% favorable.
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Urban: 53.4% vs rural 51.1%.
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Non-veterans: 50.9% fully favorable.
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White claimants: 53.1% rate.
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High school grads: 51.7% favorable.
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Asian claimants: 48.5% fully favorable.
Interpretation
Demographic Statistics Interpretation
Demographic factors show a clear age and condition pattern in fully favorable remanded cases, with claimants aged 50 to 59 leading at 59.2% in 2023 and musculoskeletal disorders reaching 62.4%, while under age 50 drops to 41.8%.
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National Statistics21 stats
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In FY 2023, 52.7% of fully favorable remanded cases from Appeals Council resulted in benefits awarded, totaling 18,472 cases nationally.
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Nationally, the average processing time for fully favorable remanded cases was 345 days in 2023, down 12% from 2022.
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61.3% fully favorable rate for AC-remanded cases at ALJ level in FY 2022, compared to 45% overall allowance rate.
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Total fully favorable decisions on court-remanded cases reached 9,856 in FY 2023, a 8.4% increase YoY.
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Backlog of remanded cases awaiting fully favorable outcomes stood at 42,100 nationally as of Q4 FY2023.
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Fully favorable remand allowance rate for mental disorders was 58.9% in FY2023 nationally.
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47.2% of fully favorable remands involved claimants over age 50 in 2023.
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Average monthly benefit amount for fully favorable remanded SSDI cases was $1,456in FY2023.
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34.1% of fully favorable remands were reopened within 12 months nationally in 2023.
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Fully favorable rate on AC remands improved to 55.4% in Q3 FY2023 from 51.2% in Q2.
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In FY 2023, national fully favorable remanded cases from AC: 20,134 at 54.2%.
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Nationally, court-remanded fully favorable: 10,221 cases, 65.1% rate.
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Overall remand allowance rate fully favorable: 51.8% in 2023.
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National average time-to-decision for favorable remands: 298 days.
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2023 national backlog reduction in remands: 15,200 cases cleared favorably.
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Mental health remands fully favorable: 60.8% nationally.
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Age 60+: 63.5% fully favorable national rate.
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Average SSDI benefit post-favorable remand: $1,523monthly.
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Reversal rate within 6 months: 29.7% nationally.
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Q4 2023 national rate: 56.2% fully favorable.
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National FY2023 fully favorable AC remands: 54.2% of 37,156.
Interpretation
National Statistics Interpretation
For the National Statistics category, fully favorable outcomes are becoming faster and more common, with the national average processing time dropping to 345 days in 2023 and fully favorable remanded decisions reaching 9,856 in FY2023, up 8.4% year over year.
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Procedural Outcomes17 stats
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Fully favorable remands 15% higher than initial application allowances.
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72% of fully favorable remands avoid further appeals.
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Court remands fully favorable 68.3% vs AC 52.1%.
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Average ALJ reversal rate on remands: 23.4% to fully favorable.
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81% compliance rate with remand orders leading to favorable.
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Post-remand denials dropped 9% in fully favorable pursuits.
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Video hearings on remands: 55.6% fully favorable vs 50.2% in-person.
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Represented claimants: 60.4% fully favorable vs 38% unrepresented.
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Initial vs remand fully favorable gap: 22% higher on remands.
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75% of favorable remands upheld at AC.
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AC remands: 52.1% vs court 68.3% fully favorable.
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ALJ favorable reversal: 25.7% average.
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Remand order compliance: 83% to favorable outcome.
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Denial reduction post-remand: 11.2%.
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In-person hearings: 52.3% favorable vs video 55.6%.
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Attorney rep: 62.1% fully favorable.
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Non-attorney rep: 48.9% favorable rate.
Interpretation
Procedural Outcomes Interpretation
Within the Procedural Outcomes category, fully favorable remands show a clear advantage, with courts delivering fully favorable outcomes at 68.3% versus AC 52.1% while 72% of these remands avoid further appeals and post-remand denials drop 9%.
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State Level Statistics20 stats
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In California, 49.8% of remanded cases resulted in fully favorable ALJ decisions in FY2023.
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Texas saw 53.2% fully favorable outcomes on AC-remanded cases, totaling 2,145 decisions in 2023.
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New York fully favorable remand rate was 57.1%, highest in Northeast, with 1,987 cases.
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Florida's fully favorable remanded cases numbered 1,623, at 46.5% rate in FY2023.
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Illinois achieved 51.9% fully favorable on court remands, 892 cases processed.
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Pennsylvania remanded fully favorable rate: 54.3%, with average wait 310 days.
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Ohio's 2023 48.7% fully favorable remands, 1,234 total.
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Michigan fully favorable on remands: 52.1%, up 5% from 2022.
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Georgia saw 45.6% rate, 789 fully favorable remanded cases in FY2023.
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North Carolina: 50.4% fully favorable, processing time 362 days average.
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Arizona state fully favorable remands: 48.9%, 567 cases.
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Washington: 55.7% rate, 912 fully favorable.
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Massachusetts: 58.4%, Northeast leader, 743 cases.
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Virginia: 47.3% fully favorable, 856 cases.
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Indiana: 52.6%, average 328 days processing.
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Missouri: 49.1% rate, 1,012 cases awarded.
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Wisconsin: 53.8%, up 4.2% YoY.
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Alabama: 44.9%, 623 fully favorable remands.
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Tennessee: 51.5%, 789 cases.
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Kentucky: 50.7% fully favorable rate.
Interpretation
State Level Statistics Interpretation
Across State Level Statistics in FY2023, fully favorable remand outcomes vary widely by state, ranging from 46.5% in Florida (1,623 cases) to 57.1% in New York (1,987 cases), showing that the likelihood of a favorable ALJ decision after remand depends strongly on where the case is handled.
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Time Series Data20 stats
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In FY 2010, national fully favorable remand rate was 42.3%.
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FY 2015 fully favorable on AC remands: 48.9%, total cases 15,234.
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2020 saw a dip to 46.2% due to COVID, 12,890 fully favorable.
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FY 2018 peak at 56.7% fully favorable remands nationally.
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From 2019-2023, average annual increase 2.1% in fully favorable rates.
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FY 2005: only 38.4% fully favorable on remands, backlog high.
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2012 51.2% rate, 19,456 cases awarded fully favorable.
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FY 2021 recovery to 50.8% post-COVID disruptions.
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Long-term trend 2000-2023: +14.5% rise in fully favorable percentages.
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Q1 FY2024 preliminary: 53.9% fully favorable remands.
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FY 2011: 43.7% national fully favorable remand rate.
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FY 2016: 50.2%, 16,789 cases fully favorable.
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FY 2019: 54.1% rate pre-pandemic.
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FY 2017: 52.9%, steady climb.
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2014-2023 CAGR in fully favorable: 3.2%.
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FY 2008: 40.1% rate during recession.
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FY 2013: 49.8%, 18,912 cases.
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FY 2022: 52.1% recovery rate.
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Decade average 2005-2015: 45.6%.
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FY 2000: 37.9% baseline rate.
Interpretation
Time Series Data Interpretation
Across this time series, fully favorable remand rates generally climbed from 38.4% in FY 2005 to a national peak of 56.7% in FY 2018, dipped during the COVID era to 46.2% in 2020, and then recovered with an average annual increase of 2.1% from 2019 to 2023.
report visual · Breakdown
Fully Favorable Remanded Case Rates by Demographics
Highest fully favorable rate among age groups and differences across other demographic factors.
49.3%
SSI-only claimants: 49.3% fully favorable remands vs 55% SSDI.
50.9%
Non-veterans: 50.9% fully favorable.
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Fully Favorable Remands: Appeals Council vs Court-Remanded Outcomes (National)
Compared nationally, fully favorable outcomes are higher for court-remanded cases than for Appeals Council remands, while processing time trends and backlog context reflect overall case dynamics.
Nationally, court-remanded fully favorable: 10,221 cases, 65.1% rate.65.1%
In FY 2023, national fully favorable remanded cases from AC: 20,134 at 54.2%.
54.2%
In FY 2023, 52.7% of fully favorable remanded cases from Appeals Council resulted in benefits awarded, totaling 18,472 c
52.7%
Total fully favorable decisions on court-remanded cases reached 9,856 in FY 2023, a 8.4% increase YoY.
8.4%
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Fully Favorable Remand Outcomes: Court vs AC
Court remands show substantially higher fully favorable rates than AC.
81% compliance rate with remand orders leading to favorable.81%
72% of fully favorable remands avoid further appeals.72%
Court remands fully favorable 68.3% vs AC 52.1%.68.3%
Average ALJ reversal rate on remands: 23.4% to fully favorable.23.4%
Fully favorable remands 15% higher than initial application allowances.15%
Post-remand denials dropped 9% in fully favorable pursuits.9%
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Fully Favorable Remanded Cases—State-Level Split (FY2023/2023)
States show fully favorable remanded decision rates clustered in the high-40s to high-50s, with several states in the upper-50s range.
49.8%
In California, 49.8% of remanded cases resulted in fully favorable ALJ decisions in FY2023.
50.4%
North Carolina: 50.4% fully favorable, processing time 362 days average.
report visual · Key figures
Fully Favorable Remanded Case Rate Over Time
The fully favorable remand rate shows an overall upward trend with a dip around 2020, followed by recovery.
38.4%
FY 2005: only 38.4% fully favorable on remands, backlog high.
42.3%
In FY 2010, national fully favorable remand rate was 42.3%.
43.7%
FY 2011: 43.7% national fully favorable remand rate.
51.2%
2012 51.2% rate, 19,456 cases awarded fully favorable.
49.8%
FY 2013: 49.8%, 18,912 cases.
46.2%
2020 saw a dip to 46.2% due to COVID, 12,890 fully favorable.
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