Official SSA Data

Judge Carla L Waters - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Phoenix Downtown, Arizona · SSA Region 09

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

45.2%

Approval Rate

45.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

54.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

18.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

332

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

413

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Carla L Waters Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Carla L Waters

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Carla L Waters's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Carla L Waters's Statistics

Judge Carla L Waters is an Administrative Law Judge at the Phoenix Downtown hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 332 cases, with an approval rate of 45.2%.

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 Carla L Waters Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 18.4%

Partially Favorable 26.8%

Total Awards 45.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 54.8%

Dismissals 19.6%

About the Phoenix Downtown Hearing Office

Judge Carla L Waters hears cases at the Phoenix Downtown hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Carla L Waters

What percentage of cases does Judge Carla L Waters approve?

Judge Carla L Waters's approval rate is 45.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (18.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Carla L Waters?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Carla L Waters decided 332 cases and had 413 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Carla L Waters rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Carla L Waters's approval rate of 45.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Carla L Waters assigned to?

Judge Carla L Waters hears cases at the Phoenix Downtown hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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