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Judge Karen Patterson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

South Jersey, New Jersey · SSA Region 02

77.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

77.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

22.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

67.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

423

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

492

FY 2025

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Judge Karen Patterson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Karen Patterson

Based on 16 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Karen Patterson's Statistics

Judge Karen Patterson is an Administrative Law Judge at the South Jersey hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 423 cases, with an approval rate of 77.8%.

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 Karen Patterson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 67.4%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 77.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 22.2%
Dismissals 14%

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 77.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (67.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Karen Patterson?
In FY 2025, Judge Karen Patterson decided 423 cases and had 492 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 77.8% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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