Official SSA Data

Judge Samuel Thomason - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

New Orleans, Louisiana · SSA Region 06

62.4%

Approval Rate

62.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

37.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

50.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

402

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

480

FY 2025

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Judge Samuel Thomason Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Samuel Thomason

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Samuel Thomason's Statistics

Judge Samuel Thomason is an Administrative Law Judge at the New Orleans hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 402 cases, with an approval rate of 62.4%.

This approval rate is above 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.

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Judge Samuel Thomason Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 50.5%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 62.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 37.6%

Dismissals 16.3%

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 62.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (50.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Samuel Thomason's caseload?

In FY 2025, Judge Samuel Thomason decided 402 cases and had 480 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 62.4% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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