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Judge Susan Preston - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Morgantown, West Virginia · SSA Region 03

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

73.8%

Approval Rate

73.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

26.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

71.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

298

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

353

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Susan Preston Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Susan Preston

Based on 15 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Susan Preston's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Susan Preston's Statistics

Judge Susan Preston is an Administrative Law Judge at the Morgantown hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 298 cases, with an approval rate of 73.8%.

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 Susan Preston Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 71.5%

Partially Favorable 2.3%

Total Awards 73.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 26.2%

Dismissals 15.6%

About the Morgantown Hearing Office

Judge Susan Preston hears cases at the Morgantown hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Susan Preston

What percentage of cases does Judge Susan Preston approve?

Judge Susan Preston's approval rate is 73.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (71.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Susan Preston?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Susan Preston decided 298 cases and had 353 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Susan Preston rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Susan Preston's approval rate of 73.8% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Susan Preston assigned to?

Judge Susan Preston hears cases at the Morgantown hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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