McLaughlin, Corinne T
San Jose, CA · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
43.5%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge McLaughlin approves 43.5% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge McLaughlin Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge McLaughlin approved 43.5% of dispositions. That’s 5.3 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. McLaughlin decided 258 cases out of 329 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 55.4%. 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
329
Approved
143
Denied
115
Hearing Office
San Jose (CA)
8.5 months wait · 834 pending
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