Matula, Carol
Norfolk, VA · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
40.0%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Matula approves 40.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Matula Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Matula approved 40.0% of dispositions. That’s 8.7 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Matula decided 332 cases out of 425 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 51.2%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
425
Approved
170
Denied
162
Hearing Office
Norfolk (VA)
8.5 months wait · 1,713 pending
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