Official SSA Data

Judge Jennifer Smiley - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Special Review Cadre, District Of Columbia · SSA Region 12

75%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

75%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

25%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

49.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

292

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

425

FY 2025

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Judge Jennifer Smiley Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Jennifer Smiley

Based on 15 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Jennifer Smiley's Statistics

Judge Jennifer Smiley is an Administrative Law Judge at the Special Review Cadre hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 292 cases, with an approval rate of 75%.

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

Judge Jennifer Smiley Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 49.3%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 75%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 25%
Dismissals 31.3%

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 75% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (49.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Jennifer Smiley conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Jennifer Smiley decided 292 cases and had 425 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 75% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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