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Judge Gregory Smith - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orland Park, Illinois · SSA Region 05

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

57.4%

Approval Rate

57.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

42.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

46.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

564

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

679

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Gregory Smith Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Gregory Smith

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Gregory Smith's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Gregory Smith's Statistics

Judge Gregory Smith is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orland Park hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 564 cases, with an approval rate of 57.4%.

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 Gregory Smith Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 46.1%

Partially Favorable 11.3%

Total Awards 57.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 42.6%

Dismissals 16.9%

About the Orland Park Hearing Office

Judge Gregory Smith hears cases at the Orland Park hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Gregory Smith

How often does Judge Gregory Smith approve disability cases?

Judge Gregory Smith's approval rate is 57.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (46.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Gregory Smith's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Gregory Smith decided 564 cases and had 679 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Gregory Smith's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Gregory Smith's approval rate of 57.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Gregory Smith work at?

Judge Gregory Smith hears cases at the Orland Park hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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