Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Bright, Maryann S

NORFOLK Stable

42.5%

-15.3% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 42.5% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete.

Total Decisions

346

Fully Favorable

28.6%

Partially Favorable

13.9%

Denials

199

57.5%

Total Dispositions

415

Dismissals

16.6%

Awards

147

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 28.6%Partially Favorable: 13.9%Denied: 57.5%

Approval Rate History

FY2012

57.1%14 dec

FY2013

41.7%331 dec

FY2014

35.1%387 dec

FY2015

41.3%138 dec

FY2015

36.8%182 dec

FY2017

50.6%391 dec

FY2018

52.8%388 dec

FY2019

47.3%427 dec

FY2020

55.2%393 dec

FY2021

47.4%363 dec

FY2022

52.5%314 dec

FY2023

52.5%280 dec

FY2024

53.2%316 dec

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