Official SSA Data

Judge Debra M Underwood - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Oakland, California · SSA Region 09

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2025 — Judge Debra M Underwood's most recent month with recorded decisions.

66.1%
Approval Rate

Reported through July 2025. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge Debra M Underwood after July 2025, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending July 2025 rather than the 12 months ending July 2026 the rest of the site reports. The national average shown alongside them is measured over the same months. Judges with no current decisions are left out of rankings and comparisons.

Approval Rate

66.1%

vs 58.8% national, same period

Denial Rate

33.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

57.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

404

12 months ending July 2025

Total Dispositions

456

12 months ending July 2025

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Judge Debra M Underwood Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Debra M Underwood

Based on 16 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Debra M Underwood's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2025.

Understanding Judge Debra M Underwood's Statistics

Judge Debra M Underwood is an Administrative Law Judge at the Oakland hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2025, this judge decided 404 cases, with an approval rate of 66.1%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.8%.

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 Debra M Underwood Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 57.2%
Partially Favorable 8.9%
Total Awards 66.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 33.9%
Dismissals 11.4%

About the Oakland Hearing Office

Judge Debra M Underwood hears cases at the Oakland hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Debra M Underwood

What are my chances of approval with Judge Debra M Underwood?
Judge Debra M Underwood's approval rate is 66.1% for the 12 months ending July 2025. This includes both fully favorable (57.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Debra M Underwood conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2025, the last twelve months in which Judge Debra M Underwood recorded decisions, Judge Debra M Underwood decided 404 cases and had 456 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Debra M Underwood more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Debra M Underwood's approval rate of 66.1% is above the national average of 58.8%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Debra M Underwood located?
Judge Debra M Underwood hears cases at the Oakland hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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