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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Bright, Maryann

NORFOLK Stable

-2.4 pts vs national average

55.3%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge55.3%
NORFOLK57.3%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

282

Fully favorable

101

35.8%

Partially favorable

55

19.5%

Denials

126

44.7%

Total dispositions

322

Dismissals

40

12.4%

Awards

156

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 35.8%Partially fav. 19.5%Denied 44.7%

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