Flynn, Monica L

Norfolk, VA · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

38.9%

Below the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Flynn approves 38.9% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Flynn Decides Cases

Approved38.9%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied39.4%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed21.8%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

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Judge Flynn approved 38.9% of dispositions. That’s 9.9 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Flynn decided 151 cases out of 193 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 49.7%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2024 – Sep 2025

Total Cases

193

Approved

75

Denied

76

Hearing Office

Norfolk (VA)

8.5 months wait · 1,713 pending

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