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Judge Maryann Bright - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Norfolk, Virginia · SSA Region 03

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

51.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

51.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

48.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

34%

of decisions

Total Decisions

397

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

456

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Maryann Bright Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Maryann Bright

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

Understanding Judge Maryann Bright's Statistics

Judge Maryann Bright is an Administrative Law Judge at the Norfolk hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 397 cases, with an approval rate of 51.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%.

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 Bright Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 34%
Partially Favorable 17.4%
Total Awards 51.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 48.6%
Dismissals 12.9%

About the Norfolk Hearing Office

Judge Maryann Bright hears cases at the Norfolk hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Maryann Bright

How often does Judge Maryann Bright approve disability cases?
Judge Maryann Bright's approval rate is 51.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (34%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Maryann Bright's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Maryann Bright decided 397 cases and had 456 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Maryann Bright's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Maryann Bright's approval rate of 51.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Maryann Bright work at?
Judge Maryann Bright hears cases at the Norfolk hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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