Official SSA Data

Judge Andrew Emerson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Washington, District Of Columbia · SSA Region 03

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

50.8%

Approval Rate

50.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

49.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

295

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

376

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Andrew Emerson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Andrew Emerson

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Andrew Emerson's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Andrew Emerson's Statistics

Judge Andrew Emerson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Washington hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 295 cases, with an approval rate of 50.8%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

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Judge Andrew Emerson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.1%

Partially Favorable 3.7%

Total Awards 50.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.2%

Dismissals 21.5%

About the Washington Hearing Office

Judge Andrew Emerson hears cases at the Washington hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Andrew Emerson

What are my chances of approval with Judge Andrew Emerson?

Judge Andrew Emerson's approval rate is 50.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (47.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Andrew Emerson conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Andrew Emerson decided 295 cases and had 376 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Andrew Emerson more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Andrew Emerson's approval rate of 50.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Andrew Emerson located?

Judge Andrew Emerson hears cases at the Washington hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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