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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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