Approval rates
The approval rate for Breinne A. Mullins is based on 908 decisions recorded since February 2023. In the latest reporting period, Breinne A. Mullins maintained a 69% approval rate. This figure sits 7 percentage points higher than the 62% office average and 14 percentage points above the 55% state average for the same period. These figures reflect historical trends rather than specific outcomes for your case.
Office- and national-level breakdowns of fully favorable vs denial rates aren't currently published by SSA in the per-office disposition data. The judge's own breakdown is the detail we have today.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Mullins's docket. Annual rates fluctuate with the mix of cases SSA assigns; the longer-run pattern is more informative than any single year.
Decision pattern
Since February 2023, the approval rate for Breinne A. Mullins has fluctuated. After a 67% approval rate in 2023, the rate moved to 53% in 2024 and 50% in 2025. The most recent data from 2026 shows a 69% approval rate over 280 decisions. This recent shift reflects the latest period compared to previous years.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Mullins's bench. Judge-specific preparation guidance requires a corpus of public Appeals Council decisions involving each judge, which we haven't built yet.
- Bring a clean treating-physician record. Longitudinal primary-care or specialist notes spanning the disability period, with consistent symptom documentation, are typically the strongest evidence at hearing. A single month's records usually aren't enough.
- Don't rely on consultative exams alone. If your medical evidence is built primarily around a one-time CE finding, expect detailed questioning. Supplement with treating-source statements where possible.
- Prepare for daily-activity questions. Have honest, specific answers about a typical day. Answers that conflict with the medical record (in either direction) tend to hurt credibility.
- Expect transferable-skills probing. A vocational expert will usually testify about jobs available to someone with your limitations. Your representative should be prepared to cross-examine.
About the Charleston WV hearing office
The most recent office on record for Breinne A. Mullins is the Charleston WV hearing office. This office is part of a regional network that handles disability claims, with a bench of 9 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. The office-wide approval rate in the latest period was 62%.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Charleston WV
The SSA assigns cases through a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning your assigned judge is essentially random. There are 9 judges whose most recent office on record is the Charleston WV hearing office. Approval rates across this bench range from 39% to 78% on their respective records. Your preparation remains consistent regardless of which judge you are assigned.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
Frequently asked questions
In the latest reporting period, Breinne A. Mullins had an approval rate of 69%, which is 7 percentage points higher than the 62% office average. Because case assignment is random, an attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing regardless of the judge assigned.
Yes, the approval rate for Breinne A. Mullins has fluctuated over time. It began at 67% in 2023, moved to 53% in 2024 and 50% in 2025, before reaching 69% in the 2026 fiscal year to date. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific case evidence.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The SSA uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, making the assignment process random. An attorney can help you prepare a strong case that is ready for any judge on the bench.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and testimony. Having an attorney can help you organize your medical records and prepare your testimony to ensure the judge has the most accurate information about your limitations.
The 59% approval rate for Breinne A. Mullins represents a probability based on past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and an attorney can help you identify the specific evidence needed to meet the judge's standards.
