Official SSA Data

Judge Bruce S. Fein - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Syracuse, New York · SSA Region 02

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

60.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

60.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

39.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

56.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

394

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

476

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Bruce S. Fein Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Bruce S. Fein

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Bruce S. Fein's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Bruce S. Fein's Statistics

Judge Bruce S. Fein is an Administrative Law Judge at the Syracuse hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 394 cases, with an approval rate of 60.4%.

This approval rate is above 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 Bruce S. Fein Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 56.1%
Partially Favorable 4.3%
Total Awards 60.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 39.6%
Dismissals 17.2%

About the Syracuse Hearing Office

Judge Bruce S. Fein hears cases at the Syracuse hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Bruce S. Fein

What are my chances of approval with Judge Bruce S. Fein?
Judge Bruce S. Fein's approval rate is 60.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (56.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Bruce S. Fein conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Bruce S. Fein decided 394 cases and had 476 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Bruce S. Fein more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Bruce S. Fein's approval rate of 60.4% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Bruce S. Fein located?
Judge Bruce S. Fein hears cases at the Syracuse hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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