Surh, Matilda
San Francisco, CA · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
36.1%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Surh approves 36.1% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Surh Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Surh approved 36.1% of dispositions. That’s 12.6 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Surh decided 247 cases out of 302 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 44.1%. 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
302
Approved
109
Denied
138
Hearing Office
San Francisco (CA)
9.0 months wait · 1,511 pending
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