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Judge Thomas W Erwin - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Roanoke, Virginia · SSA Region 03

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

59.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

59.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

40.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

55.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

383

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

441

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Thomas W Erwin Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Thomas W Erwin

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Thomas W Erwin's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Thomas W Erwin's Statistics

Judge Thomas W Erwin is an Administrative Law Judge at the Roanoke hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 383 cases, with an approval rate of 59.5%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.

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 Thomas W Erwin Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 55.9%
Partially Favorable 3.7%
Total Awards 59.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.5%
Dismissals 13.2%

About the Roanoke Hearing Office

Judge Thomas W Erwin hears cases at the Roanoke hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Thomas W Erwin

How often does Judge Thomas W Erwin approve disability cases?
Judge Thomas W Erwin's approval rate is 59.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (55.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Thomas W Erwin's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Thomas W Erwin decided 383 cases and had 441 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Thomas W Erwin's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Thomas W Erwin's approval rate of 59.5% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Thomas W Erwin work at?
Judge Thomas W Erwin hears cases at the Roanoke hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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