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Judge Donald G Smith - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

St Petersburg FL Oho, Florida · SSA Region 04

64%

Approval Rate

64%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

36%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

58.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

436

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

520

FY 2025

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Judge Donald G Smith Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Donald G Smith

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

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 FY 2025, this judge decided 436 cases, with an approval rate of 64%.

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 Donald G Smith Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 58.5%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 64%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 36%

Dismissals 16.2%

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 64% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (58.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Donald G Smith conducted?

In FY 2025, Judge Donald G Smith decided 436 cases and had 520 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 64% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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