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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Waters, Carla L

PHOENIX DOWNTOWN Trending Up

48.7%

-9.2% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge's 48.7% approval rate is somewhat below the national average of 57.8%. Thorough preparation and strong medical evidence will be especially important. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

339

Fully Favorable

81

23.9%

Partially Favorable

84

24.8%

Denials

174

51.3%

Total Dispositions

416

Dismissals

77

18.5%

Awards

165

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 23.9%Partially Favorable: 24.8%Denied: 51.3%

Approval Rate History

FY2012
51.4%37 dec
FY2013
42.1%380 dec
FY2014
32.0%219 dec
FY2014
40.7%113 dec
FY2015
39.3%420 dec
FY2017
39.5%354 dec
FY2018
48.3%433 dec
FY2019
42.7%492 dec
FY2020
49.0%433 dec
FY2021
47.6%399 dec
FY2022
41.4%314 dec
FY2023
45.0%260 dec
FY2024
49.4%324 dec
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