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Judge Carolyn Smilie - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Alexandria, Louisiana · SSA Region 06

59.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

59.2%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

40.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

54.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

333

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

405

FY 2025

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Judge Carolyn Smilie Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Carolyn Smilie

Based on 17 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Carolyn Smilie's Statistics

Judge Carolyn Smilie is an Administrative Law Judge at the Alexandria hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 333 cases, with an approval rate of 59.2%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%.

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 Carolyn Smilie Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 54.4%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 59.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.8%
Dismissals 17.8%

About the Alexandria Hearing Office

Judge Carolyn Smilie hears cases at the Alexandria hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Carolyn Smilie

What percentage of cases does Judge Carolyn Smilie approve?
Judge Carolyn Smilie's approval rate is 59.2% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (54.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Carolyn Smilie?
In FY 2025, Judge Carolyn Smilie decided 333 cases and had 405 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Carolyn Smilie rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Carolyn Smilie's approval rate of 59.2% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Carolyn Smilie assigned to?
Judge Carolyn Smilie hears cases at the Alexandria hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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