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Judge Paul Elkin - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Columbia SC, South Carolina · SSA Region 04

49%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

49%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

51%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

308

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

362

FY 2025

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Judge Paul Elkin Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul Elkin

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Paul Elkin's Statistics

Judge Paul Elkin is an Administrative Law Judge at the Columbia SC hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 308 cases, with an approval rate of 49%.

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 Paul Elkin Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 44.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 49%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51%
Dismissals 14.9%

About the Columbia SC Hearing Office

Judge Paul Elkin hears cases at the Columbia SC hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paul Elkin

What is Judge Paul Elkin's approval rate?
Judge Paul Elkin's approval rate is 49% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (44.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Paul Elkin decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Paul Elkin decided 308 cases and had 362 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Paul Elkin compare to other judges?
Judge Paul Elkin's approval rate of 49% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Paul Elkin hear cases?
Judge Paul Elkin hears cases at the Columbia SC hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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