Official SSA Data

Judge Lisa Lunsford - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Oakland, California · SSA Region 09

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

73.4%

Approval Rate

73.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

26.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

62.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

406

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

501

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Lisa Lunsford Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Lisa Lunsford

Based on 27 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Lisa Lunsford's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Lisa Lunsford's Statistics

Judge Lisa Lunsford is an Administrative Law Judge at the Oakland hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 406 cases, with an approval rate of 73.4%.

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 Lisa Lunsford Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 62.8%

Partially Favorable 10.6%

Total Awards 73.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 26.6%

Dismissals 19%

About the Oakland Hearing Office

Judge Lisa Lunsford hears cases at the Oakland hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Lisa Lunsford

How often does Judge Lisa Lunsford approve disability cases?

Judge Lisa Lunsford's approval rate is 73.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (62.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Lisa Lunsford's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Lisa Lunsford decided 406 cases and had 501 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Lisa Lunsford's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Lisa Lunsford's approval rate of 73.4% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Lisa Lunsford work at?

Judge Lisa Lunsford hears cases at the Oakland hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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