Official SSA Data

Judge David Tobias - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Long Island, New York · SSA Region 02

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

73.4%

Approval Rate

73.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

26.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

67.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

342

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

390

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge David Tobias Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David Tobias

Based on 30 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge David Tobias's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge David Tobias's Statistics

Judge David Tobias is an Administrative Law Judge at the Long Island hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 342 cases, with an approval rate of 73.4%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-than-average approval rates.

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 David Tobias Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 67.3%

Partially Favorable 6.1%

Total Awards 73.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 26.6%

Dismissals 12.3%

About the Long Island Hearing Office

Judge David Tobias hears cases at the Long Island hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge David Tobias

How often does Judge David Tobias approve disability cases?

Judge David Tobias's approval rate is 73.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (67.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge David Tobias's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge David Tobias decided 342 cases and had 390 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge David Tobias's approval rate above or below average?

Judge David Tobias's approval rate of 73.4% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge David Tobias work at?

Judge David Tobias hears cases at the Long Island hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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