Grayson, Lori S

Hattiesburg, MS · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

38.0%

Below the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Grayson approves 38.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Grayson Decides Cases

Approved38.0%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied47.6%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed14.4%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

Know Your Numbers

Judge Grayson approved 38.0% of dispositions. That’s 10.8 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Grayson decided 302 cases out of 353 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 44.4%. 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

353

Approved

134

Denied

168

Hearing Office

Hattiesburg (MS)

7.5 months wait · 1,951 pending

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