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Judge Jennifer G Smith - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Syracuse, New York · SSA Region 02

69.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

69.9%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

30.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

65.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

332

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

398

FY 2025

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Judge Jennifer G Smith Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Jennifer G Smith

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Jennifer G Smith's Statistics

Judge Jennifer G Smith is an Administrative Law Judge at the Syracuse hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 332 cases, with an approval rate of 69.9%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%.

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 G Smith Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 65.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 69.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 30.1%
Dismissals 16.6%

About the Syracuse Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Jennifer G Smith

What percentage of cases does Judge Jennifer G Smith approve?
Judge Jennifer G Smith's approval rate is 69.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (65.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Jennifer G Smith?
In FY 2025, Judge Jennifer G Smith decided 332 cases and had 398 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Jennifer G Smith rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Jennifer G Smith's approval rate of 69.9% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Jennifer G Smith assigned to?
Judge Jennifer G Smith hears cases at the Syracuse hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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