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Judge Sarah Lough - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Minneapolis, Minnesota · SSA Region 05

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

56.4%

Approval Rate

56.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

43.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

45.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

406

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

467

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Sarah Lough Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Sarah Lough

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

Understanding Judge Sarah Lough's Statistics

Judge Sarah Lough is an Administrative Law Judge at the Minneapolis hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 406 cases, with an approval rate of 56.4%.

This approval rate is below 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 Sarah Lough Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 45.1%

Partially Favorable 11.3%

Total Awards 56.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.6%

Dismissals 13.1%

About the Minneapolis Hearing Office

Judge Sarah Lough hears cases at the Minneapolis hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Sarah Lough

How often does Judge Sarah Lough approve disability cases?

Judge Sarah Lough's approval rate is 56.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (45.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Sarah Lough's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Sarah Lough decided 406 cases and had 467 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Sarah Lough's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Sarah Lough's approval rate of 56.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Sarah Lough work at?

Judge Sarah Lough hears cases at the Minneapolis hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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