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Judge Dale Black Pennington - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Albany, New York · SSA Region 02

68.3%

Approval Rate

68.3%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

31.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

60.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

303

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

349

FY 2025

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Judge Dale Black Pennington Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Dale Black Pennington

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Dale Black Pennington's Statistics

Judge Dale Black Pennington is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albany hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 303 cases, with an approval rate of 68.3%.

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 Dale Black Pennington Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 60.4%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 68.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 31.7%

Dismissals 13.2%

About the Albany Hearing Office

Judge Dale Black Pennington hears cases at the Albany hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Dale Black Pennington

What percentage of cases does Judge Dale Black Pennington approve?

Judge Dale Black Pennington's approval rate is 68.3% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (60.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Dale Black Pennington?

In FY 2025, Judge Dale Black Pennington decided 303 cases and had 349 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Dale Black Pennington rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Dale Black Pennington's approval rate of 68.3% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Dale Black Pennington assigned to?

Judge Dale Black Pennington hears cases at the Albany hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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