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Judge Andrew Soltes - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Albany, New York · SSA Region 02

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

52.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

52.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

47.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

31.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

326

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

375

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Andrew Soltes Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Andrew Soltes

Based on 10 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Andrew Soltes's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Andrew Soltes's Statistics

Judge Andrew Soltes is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albany hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 326 cases, with an approval rate of 52.1%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

Judge Andrew Soltes Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 31.9%
Partially Favorable 20.2%
Total Awards 52.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.9%
Dismissals 13.1%

About the Albany Hearing Office

Judge Andrew Soltes hears cases at the Albany hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Andrew Soltes

What is Judge Andrew Soltes's approval rate?
Judge Andrew Soltes's approval rate is 52.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (31.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Andrew Soltes decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Andrew Soltes decided 326 cases and had 375 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Andrew Soltes compare to other judges?
Judge Andrew Soltes's approval rate of 52.1% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Andrew Soltes hear cases?
Judge Andrew Soltes hears cases at the Albany hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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