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Judge Samuel Thomason - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

New Orleans, Louisiana · SSA Region 06

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

64.5%

Approval Rate

64.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

35.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

467

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

546

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Samuel Thomason Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Samuel Thomason

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Samuel Thomason's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Samuel Thomason's Statistics

Judge Samuel Thomason is an Administrative Law Judge at the New Orleans hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 467 cases, with an approval rate of 64.5%.

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.

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Judge Samuel Thomason Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.6%

Partially Favorable 12.8%

Total Awards 64.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.5%

Dismissals 14.5%

About the New Orleans Hearing Office

Judge Samuel Thomason hears cases at the New Orleans hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Samuel Thomason

How often does Judge Samuel Thomason approve disability cases?

Judge Samuel Thomason's approval rate is 64.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (51.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Samuel Thomason's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Samuel Thomason decided 467 cases and had 546 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Samuel Thomason's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Samuel Thomason's approval rate of 64.5% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Samuel Thomason work at?

Judge Samuel Thomason hears cases at the New Orleans hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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