Official SSA Data

Judge Eric Schwarz - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

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

73.9%

Approval Rate

73.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

26.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

68.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

372

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

446

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Eric Schwarz Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Eric Schwarz

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Eric Schwarz's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Eric Schwarz's Statistics

Judge Eric Schwarz is an Administrative Law Judge at the Elkins Park hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 372 cases, with an approval rate of 73.9%.

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 Eric Schwarz Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 68.3%

Partially Favorable 5.6%

Total Awards 73.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 26.1%

Dismissals 16.6%

About the Elkins Park Hearing Office

Judge Eric Schwarz hears cases at the Elkins Park hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Eric Schwarz

What percentage of cases does Judge Eric Schwarz approve?

Judge Eric Schwarz's approval rate is 73.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (68.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Eric Schwarz?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Eric Schwarz decided 372 cases and had 446 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Eric Schwarz rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Eric Schwarz's approval rate of 73.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Eric Schwarz assigned to?

Judge Eric Schwarz hears cases at the Elkins Park hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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