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Judge James Nguyen - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Norwalk, California · SSA Region 09

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

64.4%

Approval Rate

64.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

35.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

60.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

432

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

518

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge James Nguyen Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge James Nguyen

Based on 24 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge James Nguyen's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge James Nguyen's Statistics

Judge James Nguyen is an Administrative Law Judge at the Norwalk hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 432 cases, with an approval rate of 64.4%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.

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.

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Judge James Nguyen Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 60.9%

Partially Favorable 3.5%

Total Awards 64.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.6%

Dismissals 16.6%

About the Norwalk Hearing Office

Judge James Nguyen hears cases at the Norwalk hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge James Nguyen

How often does Judge James Nguyen approve disability cases?

Judge James Nguyen's approval rate is 64.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (60.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge James Nguyen's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge James Nguyen decided 432 cases and had 518 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge James Nguyen's approval rate above or below average?

Judge James Nguyen's approval rate of 64.4% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge James Nguyen work at?

Judge James Nguyen hears cases at the Norwalk hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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