Official SSA Data

Judge Matilda Surh - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Francisco, California · SSA Region 09

46.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

46.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

53.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

38%

of decisions

Total Decisions

187

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

218

FY 2025

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Judge Matilda Surh Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Matilda Surh

Based on 13 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Matilda Surh's Statistics

Judge Matilda Surh is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Francisco hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 187 cases, with an approval rate of 46.5%.

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 Matilda Surh Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 38%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 46.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 53.5%
Dismissals 14.2%

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 46.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (38%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Matilda Surh's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Matilda Surh decided 187 cases and had 218 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 46.5% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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