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Judge Margaret M Sullivan - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Tacoma, Washington · SSA Region 10

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

92.8%

Approval Rate

92.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

7.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

87.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

416

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

511

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Margaret M Sullivan Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Margaret M Sullivan

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Margaret M Sullivan's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Margaret M Sullivan's Statistics

Judge Margaret M Sullivan is an Administrative Law Judge at the Tacoma hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 416 cases, with an approval rate of 92.8%.

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 Margaret M Sullivan Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 87.7%

Partially Favorable 5%

Total Awards 92.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 7.2%

Dismissals 18.6%

About the Tacoma Hearing Office

Judge Margaret M Sullivan hears cases at the Tacoma hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Margaret M Sullivan

How often does Judge Margaret M Sullivan approve disability cases?

Judge Margaret M Sullivan's approval rate is 92.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (87.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Margaret M Sullivan's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Margaret M Sullivan decided 416 cases and had 511 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Margaret M Sullivan's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Margaret M Sullivan's approval rate of 92.8% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Margaret M Sullivan work at?

Judge Margaret M Sullivan hears cases at the Tacoma hearing office in SSA Region 10. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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