Official SSA Data

Judge Katherine Wisz - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Statistics cover the 12 months ending January 2026 — Judge Katherine Wisz's most recent month with recorded decisions.

61.9%

Approval Rate

Reported through January 2026. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge Katherine Wisz after January 2026, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending January 2026 rather than the 12 months ending July 2026 the rest of the site reports. The national average shown alongside them is measured over the same months. Judges with no current decisions are left out of rankings and comparisons.

Approval Rate

61.9%

vs 57.2% national, same period

Denial Rate

38.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

56.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

417

12 months ending January 2026

Total Dispositions

475

12 months ending January 2026

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Judge Katherine Wisz Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Katherine Wisz

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Katherine Wisz's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending January 2026.

Understanding Judge Katherine Wisz's Statistics

Judge Katherine Wisz is an Administrative Law Judge at the Raleigh hearing office. In the 12 months ending January 2026, this judge decided 417 cases, with an approval rate of 61.9%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.2%.

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 Katherine Wisz Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 56.8%

Partially Favorable 5%

Total Awards 61.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 38.1%

Dismissals 12.2%

About the Raleigh Hearing Office

Judge Katherine Wisz hears cases at the Raleigh hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Katherine Wisz

What are my chances of approval with Judge Katherine Wisz?

Judge Katherine Wisz's approval rate is 61.9% for the 12 months ending January 2026. This includes both fully favorable (56.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Katherine Wisz conducted?

In the 12 months ending January 2026, the last twelve months in which Judge Katherine Wisz recorded decisions, Judge Katherine Wisz decided 417 cases and had 475 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Katherine Wisz more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Katherine Wisz's approval rate of 61.9% is above the national average of 57.2%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Katherine Wisz located?

Judge Katherine Wisz hears cases at the Raleigh hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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