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Judge Beth Contorer - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Minneapolis, Minnesota · SSA Region 05

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

82.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

82.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

17.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

77.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

337

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

392

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Beth Contorer Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Beth Contorer

Based on 9 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Beth Contorer's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Beth Contorer's Statistics

Judge Beth Contorer is an Administrative Law Judge at the Minneapolis hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 337 cases, with an approval rate of 82.5%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-than-average approval rates.

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.

Judge Beth Contorer Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 77.2%
Partially Favorable 5.3%
Total Awards 82.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 17.5%
Dismissals 14%

About the Minneapolis Hearing Office

Judge Beth Contorer hears cases at the Minneapolis hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Beth Contorer

What percentage of cases does Judge Beth Contorer approve?
Judge Beth Contorer's approval rate is 82.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (77.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Beth Contorer?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Beth Contorer decided 337 cases and had 392 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Beth Contorer rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Beth Contorer's approval rate of 82.5% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Beth Contorer assigned to?
Judge Beth Contorer hears cases at the Minneapolis hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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