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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Bright, Maryann

NORFOLK Stable

-1.8 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge55.5%
NORFOLK57.0%
National avg57.2%

Total decisions

256

Fully favorable

93

36.3%

Partially favorable

49

19.1%

Denials

114

44.5%

Total dispositions

289

Dismissals

33

11.4%

Awards

142

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 36.3%Partially fav. 19.1%Denied 44.5%

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