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Judge Anthony R. Smereka - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Livonia MI, Michigan · SSA Region 05

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

56.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

56.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

43.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

475

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

538

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Anthony R. Smereka Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Anthony R. Smereka

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Anthony R. Smereka's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Anthony R. Smereka's Statistics

Judge Anthony R. Smereka is an Administrative Law Judge at the Livonia MI hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 475 cases, with an approval rate of 56.6%.

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 Anthony R. Smereka Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.4%
Partially Favorable 9.3%
Total Awards 56.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.4%
Dismissals 11.7%

About the Livonia MI Hearing Office

Judge Anthony R. Smereka hears cases at the Livonia MI hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Anthony R. Smereka

What is Judge Anthony R. Smereka's approval rate?
Judge Anthony R. Smereka's approval rate is 56.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (47.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Anthony R. Smereka decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Anthony R. Smereka decided 475 cases and had 538 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Anthony R. Smereka compare to other judges?
Judge Anthony R. Smereka's approval rate of 56.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Anthony R. Smereka hear cases?
Judge Anthony R. Smereka hears cases at the Livonia MI hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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