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Judge Nycole Watson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Philadelphia East, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

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

50%

Approval Rate

50%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

50%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

33.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

280

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

377

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Nycole Watson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Nycole Watson

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Nycole Watson's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Nycole Watson's Statistics

Judge Nycole Watson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Philadelphia East hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 280 cases, with an approval rate of 50%.

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.

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Judge Nycole Watson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 33.6%

Partially Favorable 16.4%

Total Awards 50%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 50%

Dismissals 25.7%

About the Philadelphia East Hearing Office

Judge Nycole Watson hears cases at the Philadelphia East hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Nycole Watson

What are my chances of approval with Judge Nycole Watson?

Judge Nycole Watson's approval rate is 50% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (33.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Nycole Watson conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Nycole Watson decided 280 cases and had 377 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Nycole Watson more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Nycole Watson's approval rate of 50% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Nycole Watson located?

Judge Nycole Watson hears cases at the Philadelphia East hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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