Official SSA Data

Judge Sylke Merchan - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · SSA Region 06

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

78.9%

Approval Rate

78.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

21.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

73.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

289

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

384

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Sylke Merchan Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Sylke Merchan

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

Understanding Judge Sylke Merchan's Statistics

Judge Sylke Merchan is an Administrative Law Judge at the Oklahoma City hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 289 cases, with an approval rate of 78.9%.

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 Sylke Merchan Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 73.4%

Partially Favorable 5.5%

Total Awards 78.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 21.1%

Dismissals 24.7%

About the Oklahoma City Hearing Office

Judge Sylke Merchan hears cases at the Oklahoma City hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Sylke Merchan

How often does Judge Sylke Merchan approve disability cases?

Judge Sylke Merchan's approval rate is 78.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (73.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Sylke Merchan's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Sylke Merchan decided 289 cases and had 384 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Sylke Merchan's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Sylke Merchan's approval rate of 78.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Sylke Merchan work at?

Judge Sylke Merchan hears cases at the Oklahoma City hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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