Official SSA Data

Judge Dory Sutker - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Manchester, New Hampshire · SSA Region 01

Statistics cover the 10 months ending August 2024 — Judge Dory Sutker's most recent month with recorded decisions.

65.9%
Approval Rate

Reported through August 2024. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge Dory Sutker after August 2024, so the figures below cover the 10 months ending August 2024 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. That window is 10 months rather than 12 because the SSA files we hold begin in October 2023.

Approval Rate

65.9%

vs 58.3% national, same period

Denial Rate

34.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

60.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

217

10 months ending August 2024

Total Dispositions

268

10 months ending August 2024

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Judge Dory Sutker Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Dory Sutker

Based on 5 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Dory Sutker's full record in SSA's files — not only the 10 months ending August 2024.

Understanding Judge Dory Sutker's Statistics

Judge Dory Sutker is an Administrative Law Judge at the Manchester hearing office. In the 10 months ending August 2024, this judge decided 217 cases, with an approval rate of 65.9%.

This approval rate is above 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 Dory Sutker Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 60.4%
Partially Favorable 5.5%
Total Awards 65.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 34.1%
Dismissals 19%

About the Manchester Hearing Office

Judge Dory Sutker hears cases at the Manchester hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Dory Sutker

What are my chances of approval with Judge Dory Sutker?
Judge Dory Sutker's approval rate is 65.9% for the 10 months ending August 2024. This includes both fully favorable (60.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Dory Sutker conducted?
In the 10 months ending August 2024, the last twelve months in which Judge Dory Sutker recorded decisions, Judge Dory Sutker decided 217 cases and had 268 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Dory Sutker more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Dory Sutker's approval rate of 65.9% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Dory Sutker located?
Judge Dory Sutker hears cases at the Manchester hearing office in SSA Region 01. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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