Knight, Suzette

Richmond, VA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

13.7%

Below the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Knight approves 13.7% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Knight Decides Cases

Approved13.7%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied65.9%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed20.4%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

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Judge Knight approved 13.7% of dispositions. That’s 35.0 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Knight decided 285 cases out of 358 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 17.2%. 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

358

Approved

49

Denied

236

Hearing Office

Richmond (VA)

7.0 months wait · 1,863 pending

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