Official SSA Data

Judge Edward Sweeney - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Hartford, Connecticut · SSA Region 01

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

52.2%

Approval Rate

52.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

47.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

49.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

408

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

494

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Edward Sweeney Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Edward Sweeney

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

Understanding Judge Edward Sweeney's Statistics

Judge Edward Sweeney is an Administrative Law Judge at the Hartford hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 408 cases, with an approval rate of 52.2%.

This approval rate is below 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 Edward Sweeney Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 49.8%

Partially Favorable 2.5%

Total Awards 52.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.8%

Dismissals 17.4%

About the Hartford Hearing Office

Judge Edward Sweeney hears cases at the Hartford hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Edward Sweeney

What percentage of cases does Judge Edward Sweeney approve?

Judge Edward Sweeney's approval rate is 52.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (49.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Edward Sweeney?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Edward Sweeney decided 408 cases and had 494 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Edward Sweeney rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Edward Sweeney's approval rate of 52.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Edward Sweeney assigned to?

Judge Edward Sweeney hears cases at the Hartford hearing office in SSA Region 01. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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