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Judge Carol Matula - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Norfolk, Virginia · SSA Region 03

51.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

51.2%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

48.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

35.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

332

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

425

FY 2025

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Judge Carol Matula Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Carol Matula

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Carol Matula's Statistics

Judge Carol Matula is an Administrative Law Judge at the Norfolk hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 332 cases, with an approval rate of 51.2%.

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

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 Carol Matula Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 35.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 51.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 48.8%
Dismissals 21.9%

About the Norfolk Hearing Office

Judge Carol Matula hears cases at the Norfolk hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Carol Matula

What percentage of cases does Judge Carol Matula approve?
Judge Carol Matula's approval rate is 51.2% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (35.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Carol Matula?
In FY 2025, Judge Carol Matula decided 332 cases and had 425 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Carol Matula rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Carol Matula's approval rate of 51.2% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Carol Matula assigned to?
Judge Carol Matula hears cases at the Norfolk hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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