Official SSA Data

Judge William Pflugrath - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Norfolk, Virginia · SSA Region 03

60%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

60%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

40%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

52%

of decisions

Total Decisions

275

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

365

FY 2025

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Judge William Pflugrath Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge William Pflugrath

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge William Pflugrath's Statistics

Judge William Pflugrath is an Administrative Law Judge at the Norfolk hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 275 cases, with an approval rate of 60%.

This approval rate is above 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.

Judge William Pflugrath Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 52%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 60%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40%
Dismissals 24.7%

About the Norfolk Hearing Office

Judge William Pflugrath hears cases at the Norfolk hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge William Pflugrath

What are my chances of approval with Judge William Pflugrath?
Judge William Pflugrath's approval rate is 60% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (52%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge William Pflugrath conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge William Pflugrath decided 275 cases and had 365 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge William Pflugrath more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge William Pflugrath's approval rate of 60% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge William Pflugrath located?
Judge William Pflugrath hears cases at the Norfolk hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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