Official SSA Data

Judge Matthew Malfa - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Manchester, New Hampshire · SSA Region 01

Statistics cover the 12 months ending October 2024 — Judge Matthew Malfa's most recent month with recorded decisions.

91.1%

Approval Rate

Reported through October 2024. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge Matthew Malfa after October 2024, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending October 2024 rather than the 12 months ending July 2026 the rest of the site reports. The national average shown alongside them is measured over the same months. Judges with no current decisions are left out of rankings and comparisons.

Approval Rate

91.1%

vs 58.5% national, same period

Denial Rate

8.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

82.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

247

12 months ending October 2024

Total Dispositions

293

12 months ending October 2024

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Judge Matthew Malfa Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Matthew Malfa

Based on 7 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Matthew Malfa's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending October 2024.

Understanding Judge Matthew Malfa's Statistics

Judge Matthew Malfa is an Administrative Law Judge at the Manchester hearing office. In the 12 months ending October 2024, this judge decided 247 cases, with an approval rate of 91.1%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.5%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 Matthew Malfa Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 82.6%

Partially Favorable 8.5%

Total Awards 91.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 8.9%

Dismissals 15.7%

About the Manchester Hearing Office

Judge Matthew Malfa hears cases at the Manchester hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Matthew Malfa

What is Judge Matthew Malfa's approval rate?

Judge Matthew Malfa's approval rate is 91.1% for the 12 months ending October 2024. This includes both fully favorable (82.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Matthew Malfa decided?

In the 12 months ending October 2024, the last twelve months in which Judge Matthew Malfa recorded decisions, Judge Matthew Malfa decided 247 cases and had 293 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Matthew Malfa compare to other judges?

Judge Matthew Malfa's approval rate of 91.1% is above the national average of 58.5%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Matthew Malfa hear cases?

Judge Matthew Malfa hears cases at the Manchester hearing office in SSA Region 01. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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