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Judge Joel G Fina - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Oak Brook, Illinois · SSA Region 05

65.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

65.9%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

34.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

126

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

137

FY 2025

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Judge Joel G Fina Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joel G Fina

Based on 15 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Joel G Fina's Statistics

Judge Joel G Fina is an Administrative Law Judge at the Oak Brook hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 126 cases, with an approval rate of 65.9%.

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 Joel G Fina Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.6%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 65.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 34.1%
Dismissals 8%

About the Oak Brook Hearing Office

Judge Joel G Fina hears cases at the Oak Brook hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joel G Fina

What percentage of cases does Judge Joel G Fina approve?
Judge Joel G Fina's approval rate is 65.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (47.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Joel G Fina?
In FY 2025, Judge Joel G Fina decided 126 cases and had 137 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Joel G Fina rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Joel G Fina's approval rate of 65.9% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Joel G Fina assigned to?
Judge Joel G Fina hears cases at the Oak Brook hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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