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Judge Vanessa Lucas - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Fayetteville NC, North Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

68.5%

Approval Rate

68.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

31.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

61.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

508

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

572

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Vanessa Lucas Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Vanessa Lucas

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

Understanding Judge Vanessa Lucas's Statistics

Judge Vanessa Lucas is an Administrative Law Judge at the Fayetteville NC hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 508 cases, with an approval rate of 68.5%.

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.

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Judge Vanessa Lucas Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 61.6%

Partially Favorable 6.9%

Total Awards 68.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 31.5%

Dismissals 11.2%

About the Fayetteville NC Hearing Office

Judge Vanessa Lucas hears cases at the Fayetteville NC hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Vanessa Lucas

What is Judge Vanessa Lucas's approval rate?

Judge Vanessa Lucas's approval rate is 68.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (61.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Vanessa Lucas decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Vanessa Lucas decided 508 cases and had 572 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Vanessa Lucas compare to other judges?

Judge Vanessa Lucas's approval rate of 68.5% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Vanessa Lucas hear cases?

Judge Vanessa Lucas hears cases at the Fayetteville NC hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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