Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Grayson, Lori S

HATTIESBURG Trending Up

44.4%

-13.5% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 44.4% 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. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

302

Fully Favorable

110

36.4%

Partially Favorable

24

7.9%

Denials

168

55.6%

Total Dispositions

353

Dismissals

51

14.4%

Awards

134

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 36.4%Partially Favorable: 7.9%Denied: 55.6%

Approval Rate History

FY2017

45.9%257 dec

FY2018

45.5%418 dec

FY2019

35.5%496 dec

FY2020

39.2%334 dec

FY2021

37.5%261 dec

FY2022

40.7%297 dec

FY2023

42.2%206 dec

FY2024

48.1%216 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

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