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Judge Maryann S Bright - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Norfolk, Virginia · SSA Region 03

42.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

42.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

57.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

28.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

346

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

415

FY 2025

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Judge Maryann S Bright Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Maryann S Bright

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Maryann S Bright's Statistics

Judge Maryann S Bright is an Administrative Law Judge at the Norfolk hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 346 cases, with an approval rate of 42.5%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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 Maryann S Bright Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 28.6%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 42.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 57.5%
Dismissals 16.6%

About the Norfolk Hearing Office

Judge Maryann S Bright hears cases at the Norfolk hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Maryann S Bright

What percentage of cases does Judge Maryann S Bright approve?
Judge Maryann S Bright's approval rate is 42.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (28.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Maryann S Bright?
In FY 2025, Judge Maryann S Bright decided 346 cases and had 415 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Maryann S Bright rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Maryann S Bright's approval rate of 42.5% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Maryann S Bright assigned to?
Judge Maryann S Bright hears cases at the Norfolk hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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