Official SSA Data

Judge Tom Duann - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Norwalk, California · SSA Region 09

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

64.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

385

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

456

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Tom Duann Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Tom Duann

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Tom Duann's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Tom Duann's Statistics

Judge Tom Duann is an Administrative Law Judge at the Norwalk hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 385 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 Tom Duann Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 64.2%

Partially Favorable 9.6%

Total Awards 73.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 26.2%

Dismissals 15.6%

About the Norwalk Hearing Office

Judge Tom Duann hears cases at the Norwalk hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Tom Duann

What are my chances of approval with Judge Tom Duann?

Judge Tom Duann's approval rate is 73.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (64.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Tom Duann conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Tom Duann decided 385 cases and had 456 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Tom Duann more favorable than other ALJs?

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

Where is Judge Tom Duann located?

Judge Tom Duann hears cases at the Norwalk hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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