Official SSA Data

Judge Sylke Merchan - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · SSA Region 06

79.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

79.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

20.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

73.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

240

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

305

FY 2025

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Judge Sylke Merchan Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Sylke Merchan

Based on 13 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Sylke Merchan's Statistics

Judge Sylke Merchan is an Administrative Law Judge at the Oklahoma City hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 240 cases, with an approval rate of 79.6%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge Sylke Merchan Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 73.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 79.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 20.4%
Dismissals 21.3%

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 79.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (73.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Sylke Merchan's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Sylke Merchan decided 240 cases and had 305 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 79.6% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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