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Judge Joanna Papazekos - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03

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

62%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

62%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

38%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

55.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

297

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

374

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Joanna Papazekos Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joanna Papazekos

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Joanna Papazekos's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Joanna Papazekos's Statistics

Judge Joanna Papazekos is an Administrative Law Judge at the Pittsburgh hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 297 cases, with an approval rate of 62%.

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 Joanna Papazekos Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 55.2%
Partially Favorable 6.7%
Total Awards 62%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 38%
Dismissals 20.6%

About the Pittsburgh Hearing Office

Judge Joanna Papazekos hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joanna Papazekos

What is Judge Joanna Papazekos's approval rate?
Judge Joanna Papazekos's approval rate is 62% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (55.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Joanna Papazekos decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Joanna Papazekos decided 297 cases and had 374 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Joanna Papazekos compare to other judges?
Judge Joanna Papazekos's approval rate of 62% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Joanna Papazekos hear cases?
Judge Joanna Papazekos hears cases at the Pittsburgh hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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