Official SSA Data

Judge Matilda Surh - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Francisco, California · SSA Region 09

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

44.6%

Approval Rate

44.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

55.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

34.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

368

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

449

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Matilda Surh Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Matilda Surh

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Matilda Surh's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Matilda Surh's Statistics

Judge Matilda Surh is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Francisco hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 368 cases, with an approval rate of 44.6%.

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

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Judge Matilda Surh Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 34.8%

Partially Favorable 9.8%

Total Awards 44.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 55.4%

Dismissals 18%

About the San Francisco Hearing Office

Judge Matilda Surh hears cases at the San Francisco hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Matilda Surh

How often does Judge Matilda Surh approve disability cases?

Judge Matilda Surh's approval rate is 44.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (34.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Matilda Surh's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Matilda Surh decided 368 cases and had 449 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Matilda Surh's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Matilda Surh's approval rate of 44.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Matilda Surh work at?

Judge Matilda Surh hears cases at the San Francisco hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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