Official SSA Data

Judge Susan Poulos - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Charlotte, North Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

36.7%

Approval Rate

36.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

63.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

31.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

286

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

360

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Susan Poulos Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Susan Poulos

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

Understanding Judge Susan Poulos's Statistics

Judge Susan Poulos is an Administrative Law Judge at the Charlotte hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 286 cases, with an approval rate of 36.7%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-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 Susan Poulos Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 31.5%

Partially Favorable 5.2%

Total Awards 36.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 63.3%

Dismissals 20.6%

About the Charlotte Hearing Office

Judge Susan Poulos hears cases at the Charlotte hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Susan Poulos

What are my chances of approval with Judge Susan Poulos?

Judge Susan Poulos's approval rate is 36.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (31.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Susan Poulos conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Susan Poulos decided 286 cases and had 360 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Susan Poulos more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Susan Poulos's approval rate of 36.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Susan Poulos located?

Judge Susan Poulos hears cases at the Charlotte hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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