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Judge Walter Cary Herin - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Columbia SC, South Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

69%

Approval Rate

69%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

31%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

281

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

341

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Walter Cary Herin Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Walter Cary Herin

Based on 10 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Walter Cary Herin's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Walter Cary Herin's Statistics

Judge Walter Cary Herin is an Administrative Law Judge at the Columbia SC hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 281 cases, with an approval rate of 69%.

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 Walter Cary Herin Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.2%

Partially Favorable 17.8%

Total Awards 69%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 31%

Dismissals 17.6%

About the Columbia SC Hearing Office

Judge Walter Cary Herin hears cases at the Columbia SC hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Walter Cary Herin

How often does Judge Walter Cary Herin approve disability cases?

Judge Walter Cary Herin's approval rate is 69% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (51.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Walter Cary Herin's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Walter Cary Herin decided 281 cases and had 341 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Walter Cary Herin's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Walter Cary Herin's approval rate of 69% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Walter Cary Herin work at?

Judge Walter Cary Herin hears cases at the Columbia SC hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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