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Judge Carolyn Smilie - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Alexandria, Louisiana · SSA Region 06

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

65.9%

Approval Rate

65.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

34.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

61.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

411

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

515

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Carolyn Smilie Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Carolyn Smilie

Based on 27 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Carolyn Smilie's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Carolyn Smilie's Statistics

Judge Carolyn Smilie is an Administrative Law Judge at the Alexandria hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 411 cases, with an approval rate of 65.9%.

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.

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Judge Carolyn Smilie Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 61.6%

Partially Favorable 4.4%

Total Awards 65.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 34.1%

Dismissals 20.2%

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 65.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (61.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Carolyn Smilie?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Carolyn Smilie decided 411 cases and had 515 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 65.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. 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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