Official SSA Data

Judge Jennifer Smiley - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Special Review Cadre, District Of Columbia · SSA Region 12

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

77.6%

Approval Rate

77.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

22.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

313

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

443

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Jennifer Smiley Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Jennifer Smiley

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Jennifer Smiley's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Jennifer Smiley's Statistics

Judge Jennifer Smiley is an Administrative Law Judge at the Special Review Cadre hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 313 cases, with an approval rate of 77.6%.

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 Jennifer Smiley Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.6%

Partially Favorable 30%

Total Awards 77.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 22.4%

Dismissals 29.3%

About the Special Review Cadre Hearing Office

Judge Jennifer Smiley hears cases at the Special Review Cadre hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Jennifer Smiley

What are my chances of approval with Judge Jennifer Smiley?

Judge Jennifer Smiley's approval rate is 77.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (47.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Jennifer Smiley conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Jennifer Smiley decided 313 cases and had 443 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Jennifer Smiley more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Jennifer Smiley's approval rate of 77.6% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Jennifer Smiley located?

Judge Jennifer Smiley hears cases at the Special Review Cadre hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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