Official SSA Data

Judge Paula Wordsworth - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Raleigh, North Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

68.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

68.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

31.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

60.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

457

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

535

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Paula Wordsworth Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paula Wordsworth

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Paula Wordsworth's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Paula Wordsworth's Statistics

Judge Paula Wordsworth is an Administrative Law Judge at the Raleigh hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 457 cases, with an approval rate of 68.1%.

This approval rate is above 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.

Judge Paula Wordsworth Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 60.8%
Partially Favorable 7.2%
Total Awards 68.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 31.9%
Dismissals 14.6%

About the Raleigh Hearing Office

Judge Paula Wordsworth hears cases at the Raleigh hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paula Wordsworth

What are my chances of approval with Judge Paula Wordsworth?
Judge Paula Wordsworth's approval rate is 68.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (60.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Paula Wordsworth conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Paula Wordsworth decided 457 cases and had 535 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Paula Wordsworth more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Paula Wordsworth's approval rate of 68.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Paula Wordsworth located?
Judge Paula Wordsworth hears cases at the Raleigh hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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