Official SSA Data

Judge Virginia Herring - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Oak Park, Illinois · SSA Region 05

56.6%

Approval Rate

56.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

43.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

42.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

316

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

353

FY 2025

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Judge Virginia Herring Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Virginia Herring

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Virginia Herring's Statistics

Judge Virginia Herring is an Administrative Law Judge at the Oak Park hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 316 cases, with an approval rate of 56.6%.

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

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 Virginia Herring Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 42.4%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 56.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.4%

Dismissals 10.5%

About the Oak Park Hearing Office

Judge Virginia Herring hears cases at the Oak Park hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Virginia Herring

How often does Judge Virginia Herring approve disability cases?

Judge Virginia Herring's approval rate is 56.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (42.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Virginia Herring's caseload?

In FY 2025, Judge Virginia Herring decided 316 cases and had 353 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Virginia Herring's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Virginia Herring's approval rate of 56.6% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Virginia Herring work at?

Judge Virginia Herring hears cases at the Oak Park hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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