Official SSA Data

Judge Gerard W. Langan - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

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

47.4%

Approval Rate

47.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

52.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

36%

of decisions

Total Decisions

422

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

505

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Gerard W. Langan Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Gerard W. Langan

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Gerard W. Langan's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Gerard W. Langan's Statistics

Judge Gerard W. Langan is an Administrative Law Judge at the Wilkes Barre hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 422 cases, with an approval rate of 47.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-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 Gerard W. Langan Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 36%

Partially Favorable 11.4%

Total Awards 47.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 52.6%

Dismissals 16.4%

About the Wilkes Barre Hearing Office

Judge Gerard W. Langan hears cases at the Wilkes Barre hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Gerard W. Langan

What is Judge Gerard W. Langan's approval rate?

Judge Gerard W. Langan's approval rate is 47.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (36%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Gerard W. Langan decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Gerard W. Langan decided 422 cases and had 505 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Gerard W. Langan compare to other judges?

Judge Gerard W. Langan's approval rate of 47.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Gerard W. Langan hear cases?

Judge Gerard W. Langan hears cases at the Wilkes Barre hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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