Official SSA Data

Judge Emily Y. Howard - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Macon, Georgia · SSA Region 04

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

18.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

18.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

81.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

13.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

401

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

485

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Emily Y. Howard Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Emily Y. Howard

Based on 25 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Emily Y. Howard's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Emily Y. Howard's Statistics

Judge Emily Y. Howard is an Administrative Law Judge at the Macon hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 401 cases, with an approval rate of 18.2%.

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.

Judge Emily Y. Howard Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 13.2%
Partially Favorable 5%
Total Awards 18.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 81.8%
Dismissals 17.3%

About the Macon Hearing Office

Judge Emily Y. Howard hears cases at the Macon hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Emily Y. Howard

How often does Judge Emily Y. Howard approve disability cases?
Judge Emily Y. Howard's approval rate is 18.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (13.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Emily Y. Howard's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Emily Y. Howard decided 401 cases and had 485 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Emily Y. Howard's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Emily Y. Howard's approval rate of 18.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Emily Y. Howard work at?
Judge Emily Y. Howard hears cases at the Macon hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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