Official SSA Data

Judge Herin JR. - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Columbia SC, South Carolina · SSA Region 04

64.3%

Approval Rate

64.3%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

35.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

49.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

221

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

250

FY 2025

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Judge Herin JR. Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Herin JR.

Based on 8 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Herin JR.'s Statistics

Judge Herin JR. is an Administrative Law Judge at the Columbia SC hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 221 cases, with an approval rate of 64.3%.

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.

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Judge Herin JR. Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 49.8%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 64.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.7%

Dismissals 11.6%

About the Columbia SC Hearing Office

Judge Herin JR. hears cases at the Columbia SC hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Herin JR.

How often does Judge Herin JR. approve disability cases?

Judge Herin JR.'s approval rate is 64.3% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (49.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Herin JR.'s caseload?

In FY 2025, Judge Herin JR. decided 221 cases and had 250 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Herin JR.'s approval rate above or below average?

Judge Herin JR.'s approval rate of 64.3% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Herin JR. work at?

Judge Herin JR. hears cases at the Columbia SC hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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