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Judge Matthew Dawson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Omaha, Nebraska · SSA Region 07

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

41.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

41.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

58.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

37.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

422

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

497

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Matthew Dawson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Matthew Dawson

Based on 25 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Matthew Dawson's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Matthew Dawson's Statistics

Judge Matthew Dawson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Omaha hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 422 cases, with an approval rate of 41.9%.

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.

Judge Matthew Dawson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 37.2%
Partially Favorable 4.7%
Total Awards 41.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 58.1%
Dismissals 15.1%

About the Omaha Hearing Office

Judge Matthew Dawson hears cases at the Omaha hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Matthew Dawson

What are my chances of approval with Judge Matthew Dawson?
Judge Matthew Dawson's approval rate is 41.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (37.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Matthew Dawson conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Matthew Dawson decided 422 cases and had 497 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Matthew Dawson more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Matthew Dawson's approval rate of 41.9% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Matthew Dawson located?
Judge Matthew Dawson hears cases at the Omaha hearing office in SSA Region 07. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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