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Judge Sonya Grounds - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Covington GA, Georgia · SSA Region 04

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

76.8%

Approval Rate

76.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

23.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

75.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

185

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

234

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Sonya Grounds Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Sonya Grounds

Based on 3 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Sonya Grounds's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Sonya Grounds's Statistics

Judge Sonya Grounds is an Administrative Law Judge at the Covington GA hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 185 cases, with an approval rate of 76.8%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-than-average approval rates.

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 Sonya Grounds Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 75.7%

Partially Favorable 1.1%

Total Awards 76.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 23.2%

Dismissals 20.9%

About the Covington GA Hearing Office

Judge Sonya Grounds hears cases at the Covington GA hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Sonya Grounds

What are my chances of approval with Judge Sonya Grounds?

Judge Sonya Grounds's approval rate is 76.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (75.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Sonya Grounds conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Sonya Grounds decided 185 cases and had 234 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Sonya Grounds more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Sonya Grounds's approval rate of 76.8% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Sonya Grounds located?

Judge Sonya Grounds hears cases at the Covington GA hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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