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Judge Jennifer Gale Smith - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Syracuse, New York · SSA Region 02

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

67.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

67.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

32.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

64.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

384

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

455

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Jennifer Gale Smith Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Jennifer Gale Smith

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

Understanding Judge Jennifer Gale Smith's Statistics

Judge Jennifer Gale Smith is an Administrative Law Judge at the Syracuse hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 384 cases, with an approval rate of 67.7%.

This approval rate is above 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.

Judge Jennifer Gale Smith Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 64.1%
Partially Favorable 3.6%
Total Awards 67.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 32.3%
Dismissals 15.6%

About the Syracuse Hearing Office

Judge Jennifer Gale Smith hears cases at the Syracuse hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Jennifer Gale Smith

What percentage of cases does Judge Jennifer Gale Smith approve?
Judge Jennifer Gale Smith's approval rate is 67.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (64.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Jennifer Gale Smith?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Jennifer Gale Smith decided 384 cases and had 455 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Jennifer Gale Smith rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Jennifer Gale Smith's approval rate of 67.7% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Jennifer Gale Smith assigned to?
Judge Jennifer Gale Smith hears cases at the Syracuse hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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