Official SSA Data

Judge Dean Syrjanen - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · SSA Region 05

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

45.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

45.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

54.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

34.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

227

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

271

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Dean Syrjanen Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Dean Syrjanen

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

Understanding Judge Dean Syrjanen's Statistics

Judge Dean Syrjanen is an Administrative Law Judge at the Milwaukee hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 227 cases, with an approval rate of 45.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-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.

Judge Dean Syrjanen Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 34.8%
Partially Favorable 10.6%
Total Awards 45.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 54.6%
Dismissals 16.2%

About the Milwaukee Hearing Office

Judge Dean Syrjanen hears cases at the Milwaukee hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Dean Syrjanen

How often does Judge Dean Syrjanen approve disability cases?
Judge Dean Syrjanen's approval rate is 45.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (34.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Dean Syrjanen's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Dean Syrjanen decided 227 cases and had 271 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Dean Syrjanen's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Dean Syrjanen's approval rate of 45.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Dean Syrjanen work at?
Judge Dean Syrjanen hears cases at the Milwaukee hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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