Official SSA Data

Judge Maria Spitz - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Greensboro, North Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

84.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

84.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

15.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

65.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

444

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

515

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Maria Spitz Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Maria Spitz

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

Understanding Judge Maria Spitz's Statistics

Judge Maria Spitz is an Administrative Law Judge at the Greensboro hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 444 cases, with an approval rate of 84.5%.

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.

Judge Maria Spitz Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 65.1%
Partially Favorable 19.4%
Total Awards 84.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 15.5%
Dismissals 13.8%

About the Greensboro Hearing Office

Judge Maria Spitz hears cases at the Greensboro hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Maria Spitz

How often does Judge Maria Spitz approve disability cases?
Judge Maria Spitz's approval rate is 84.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (65.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Maria Spitz's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Maria Spitz decided 444 cases and had 515 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Maria Spitz's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Maria Spitz's approval rate of 84.5% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Maria Spitz work at?
Judge Maria Spitz hears cases at the Greensboro hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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