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Judge Katie H Pierce - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chattanooga, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

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

47.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

47.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

52.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

41%

of decisions

Total Decisions

105

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

122

12 months ending July 2026

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Understanding Judge Katie H Pierce's Statistics

Judge Katie H Pierce is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chattanooga hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 105 cases, with an approval rate of 47.6%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-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 Katie H Pierce Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 41%
Partially Favorable 6.7%
Total Awards 47.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 52.4%
Dismissals 13.9%

About the Chattanooga Hearing Office

Judge Katie H Pierce hears cases at the Chattanooga hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Katie H Pierce

How often does Judge Katie H Pierce approve disability cases?
Judge Katie H Pierce's approval rate is 47.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (41%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Katie H Pierce's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Katie H Pierce decided 105 cases and had 122 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Katie H Pierce's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Katie H Pierce's approval rate of 47.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Katie H Pierce work at?
Judge Katie H Pierce hears cases at the Chattanooga hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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