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Judge Paul Goodson - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Charlotte, North Carolina · SSA Region 04

54.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

54.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

45.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

45.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

298

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

366

FY 2025

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Judge Paul Goodson Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul Goodson

Based on 15 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Paul Goodson's Statistics

Judge Paul Goodson is an Administrative Law Judge at the Charlotte hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 298 cases, with an approval rate of 54.4%.

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 Goodson Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 45.6%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 54.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 45.6%
Dismissals 18.6%

About the Charlotte Hearing Office

Judge Paul Goodson hears cases at the Charlotte hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paul Goodson

What is Judge Paul Goodson's approval rate?
Judge Paul Goodson's approval rate is 54.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (45.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Paul Goodson decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Paul Goodson decided 298 cases and had 366 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Paul Goodson compare to other judges?
Judge Paul Goodson's approval rate of 54.4% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Paul Goodson hear cases?
Judge Paul Goodson hears cases at the Charlotte hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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