Official SSA Data

Judge Paul Coulter - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Norwalk, California · SSA Region 09

56.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

56.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

43.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

267

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

322

FY 2025

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Judge Paul Coulter Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul Coulter

Based on 13 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Paul Coulter's Statistics

Judge Paul Coulter is an Administrative Law Judge at the Norwalk hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 267 cases, with an approval rate of 56.6%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%.

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 Paul Coulter Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.9%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 56.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.4%
Dismissals 17.1%

About the Norwalk Hearing Office

Judge Paul Coulter hears cases at the Norwalk hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paul Coulter

How often does Judge Paul Coulter approve disability cases?
Judge Paul Coulter's approval rate is 56.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (47.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Paul Coulter's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Paul Coulter decided 267 cases and had 322 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Paul Coulter's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Paul Coulter's approval rate of 56.6% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Paul Coulter work at?
Judge Paul Coulter hears cases at the Norwalk hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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