Official SSA Data

Judge Paul Isherwood - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Phoenix Downtown, Arizona · SSA Region 09

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

20.4%

Approval Rate

20.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

79.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

17.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

387

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

507

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Paul Isherwood Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul Isherwood

Based on 24 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Paul Isherwood's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Paul Isherwood's Statistics

Judge Paul Isherwood is an Administrative Law Judge at the Phoenix Downtown hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 387 cases, with an approval rate of 20.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. 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.

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Judge Paul Isherwood Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 17.3%

Partially Favorable 3.1%

Total Awards 20.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 79.6%

Dismissals 23.7%

About the Phoenix Downtown Hearing Office

Judge Paul Isherwood hears cases at the Phoenix Downtown hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paul Isherwood

How often does Judge Paul Isherwood approve disability cases?

Judge Paul Isherwood's approval rate is 20.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (17.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Paul Isherwood's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Paul Isherwood decided 387 cases and had 507 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Paul Isherwood's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Paul Isherwood's approval rate of 20.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Paul Isherwood work at?

Judge Paul Isherwood hears cases at the Phoenix Downtown hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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