Official SSA Data

Judge Heidi Southern - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Dayton, Ohio · SSA Region 05

78.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

78.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

21.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

69.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

404

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

483

FY 2025

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Judge Heidi Southern Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Heidi Southern

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Heidi Southern's Statistics

Judge Heidi Southern is an Administrative Law Judge at the Dayton hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 404 cases, with an approval rate of 78.7%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 Heidi Southern Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 69.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 78.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 21.3%
Dismissals 16.4%

About the Dayton Hearing Office

Judge Heidi Southern hears cases at the Dayton hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Heidi Southern

What is Judge Heidi Southern's approval rate?
Judge Heidi Southern's approval rate is 78.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (69.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Heidi Southern decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Heidi Southern decided 404 cases and had 483 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Heidi Southern compare to other judges?
Judge Heidi Southern's approval rate of 78.7% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Heidi Southern hear cases?
Judge Heidi Southern hears cases at the Dayton hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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