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Judge Carl B Watson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Charleston SC, South Carolina · SSA Region 04

48.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

48.2%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

51.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

303

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

366

FY 2025

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Judge Carl B Watson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Carl B Watson

Based on 15 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Carl B Watson's Statistics

Judge Carl B Watson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Charleston SC hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 303 cases, with an approval rate of 48.2%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge Carl B Watson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 44.6%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 48.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51.8%
Dismissals 17.2%

About the Charleston SC Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Carl B Watson

How often does Judge Carl B Watson approve disability cases?
Judge Carl B Watson's approval rate is 48.2% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (44.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Carl B Watson's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Carl B Watson decided 303 cases and had 366 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Carl B Watson's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Carl B Watson's approval rate of 48.2% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Carl B Watson work at?
Judge Carl B Watson hears cases at the Charleston SC hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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