Hong, Serena S
San Rafael, CA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
59.1%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Hong approves 59.1% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Hong Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Hong approved 59.1% of dispositions. That’s 10.4 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Hong decided 127 cases out of 149 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 69.3%. 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
149
Approved
88
Denied
39
Hearing Office
San Rafael (CA)
9.0 months wait · 652 pending
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