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Judge Carl Bennett Watson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Charleston SC, South Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

48.1%

Approval Rate

48.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

51.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

40.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

387

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

464

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Carl Bennett Watson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Carl Bennett Watson

Based on 24 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Carl Bennett Watson's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Carl Bennett Watson's Statistics

Judge Carl Bennett Watson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Charleston SC hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 387 cases, with an approval rate of 48.1%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-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.

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Judge Carl Bennett Watson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 40.3%

Partially Favorable 7.8%

Total Awards 48.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51.9%

Dismissals 16.6%

About the Charleston SC Hearing Office

Judge Carl Bennett Watson hears cases at the Charleston SC hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Carl Bennett Watson

How often does Judge Carl Bennett Watson approve disability cases?

Judge Carl Bennett Watson's approval rate is 48.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (40.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Carl Bennett Watson's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Carl Bennett Watson decided 387 cases and had 464 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Carl Bennett Watson's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Carl Bennett Watson's approval rate of 48.1% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Carl Bennett Watson work at?

Judge Carl Bennett Watson hears cases at the Charleston SC hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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