Official SSA Data

Judge Donald G. Smith - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

St Petersburg FL Oho, Florida · SSA Region 04

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

69.1%

Approval Rate

69.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

30.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

63.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

518

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

641

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Donald G. Smith Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Donald G. Smith

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Donald G. Smith's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Donald G. Smith's Statistics

Judge Donald G. Smith is an Administrative Law Judge at the St Petersburg FL Oho hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 518 cases, with an approval rate of 69.1%.

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 Donald G. Smith Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 63.7%

Partially Favorable 5.4%

Total Awards 69.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 30.9%

Dismissals 19.2%

About the St Petersburg FL Oho Hearing Office

Judge Donald G. Smith hears cases at the St Petersburg FL Oho hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Donald G. Smith

What are my chances of approval with Judge Donald G. Smith?

Judge Donald G. Smith's approval rate is 69.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (63.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Donald G. Smith conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Donald G. Smith decided 518 cases and had 641 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Donald G. Smith more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Donald G. Smith's approval rate of 69.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Donald G. Smith located?

Judge Donald G. Smith hears cases at the St Petersburg FL Oho hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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