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Judge Theresa Merrill - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Newark, New Jersey · SSA Region 02

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

76.1%

Approval Rate

76.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

23.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

72.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

289

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

353

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Theresa Merrill Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Theresa Merrill

Based on 19 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Theresa Merrill's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Theresa Merrill's Statistics

Judge Theresa Merrill is an Administrative Law Judge at the Newark hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 289 cases, with an approval rate of 76.1%.

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 Theresa Merrill Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 72.7%

Partially Favorable 3.5%

Total Awards 76.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 23.9%

Dismissals 18.1%

About the Newark Hearing Office

Judge Theresa Merrill hears cases at the Newark hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Theresa Merrill

What is Judge Theresa Merrill's approval rate?

Judge Theresa Merrill's approval rate is 76.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (72.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Theresa Merrill decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Theresa Merrill decided 289 cases and had 353 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Theresa Merrill compare to other judges?

Judge Theresa Merrill's approval rate of 76.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Theresa Merrill hear cases?

Judge Theresa Merrill hears cases at the Newark hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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