Official SSA Data

Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Los Angeles West, California · SSA Region 09

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

78%

Approval Rate

78%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

22%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

71.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

241

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

286

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner

Based on 11 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner's Statistics

Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner is an Administrative Law Judge at the Los Angeles West hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 241 cases, with an approval rate of 78%.

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 Elizabeth R. Lishner Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 71.4%

Partially Favorable 6.6%

Total Awards 78%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 22%

Dismissals 15.7%

About the Los Angeles West Hearing Office

Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner hears cases at the Los Angeles West hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner

What percentage of cases does Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner approve?

Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner's approval rate is 78% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (71.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner decided 241 cases and had 286 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner's approval rate of 78% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner assigned to?

Judge Elizabeth R. Lishner hears cases at the Los Angeles West hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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