Chau, Amy

Moreno Valley, CA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

39.5%

Below the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Chau approves 39.5% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Chau Decides Cases

Approved39.5%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied40.9%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed19.6%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

Know Your Numbers

Judge Chau approved 39.5% of dispositions. That’s 9.1 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Chau decided 238 cases out of 296 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 49.2%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2025 – Sep 2026

Total Cases

296

Approved

117

Denied

121

Hearing Office

Moreno Valley (CA)

8.0 months wait · 1,830 pending

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