Official SSA Data

Judge Sarah Lough - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Minneapolis, Minnesota · SSA Region 05

55.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

55.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

44.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

46.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

414

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

484

FY 2025

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Judge Sarah Lough Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Sarah Lough

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Sarah Lough's Statistics

Judge Sarah Lough is an Administrative Law Judge at the Minneapolis hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 414 cases, with an approval rate of 55.8%.

This approval rate is below 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.

Judge Sarah Lough Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 46.4%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 55.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 44.2%
Dismissals 14.5%

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 55.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (46.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Sarah Lough's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Sarah Lough decided 414 cases and had 484 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 55.8% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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