Official SSA Data

Judge William Pflugrath - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Norfolk, Virginia · SSA Region 03

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

59.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

59.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

40.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

272

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

341

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge William Pflugrath Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge William Pflugrath

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge William Pflugrath's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge William Pflugrath's Statistics

Judge William Pflugrath is an Administrative Law Judge at the Norfolk hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 272 cases, with an approval rate of 59.2%.

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.

Judge William Pflugrath Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.5%
Partially Favorable 7.7%
Total Awards 59.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.8%
Dismissals 20.2%

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 59.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (51.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge William Pflugrath conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge William Pflugrath decided 272 cases and had 341 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 59.2% is above the national average of 57.6%. 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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