Official SSA Data

Judge Karen Patterson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

South Jersey, New Jersey · SSA Region 02

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

80.9%

Approval Rate

80.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

19.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

67.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

508

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

576

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Karen Patterson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Karen Patterson

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Karen Patterson's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Karen Patterson's Statistics

Judge Karen Patterson is an Administrative Law Judge at the South Jersey hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 508 cases, with an approval rate of 80.9%.

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

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Judge Karen Patterson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 67.5%

Partially Favorable 13.4%

Total Awards 80.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 19.1%

Dismissals 11.8%

About the South Jersey Hearing Office

Judge Karen Patterson hears cases at the South Jersey hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Karen Patterson

What percentage of cases does Judge Karen Patterson approve?

Judge Karen Patterson's approval rate is 80.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (67.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Karen Patterson?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Karen Patterson decided 508 cases and had 576 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Karen Patterson rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Karen Patterson's approval rate of 80.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Karen Patterson assigned to?

Judge Karen Patterson hears cases at the South Jersey hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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