Emerson, Andrew M
Washington, DC · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
39.4%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Emerson approves 39.4% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Emerson Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Emerson approved 39.4% of dispositions. That’s 9.3 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Emerson decided 177 cases out of 221 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 49.1%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
221
Approved
87
Denied
90
Hearing Office
Washington (DC)
8.0 months wait · 6,383 pending
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