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Judge John Carlton - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Bronx, New York · SSA Region 02

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

48.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

48.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

51.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

30.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

349

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

420

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge John Carlton Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge John Carlton

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge John Carlton's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge John Carlton's Statistics

Judge John Carlton is an Administrative Law Judge at the Bronx hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 349 cases, with an approval rate of 48.1%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-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 John Carlton Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 30.4%
Partially Favorable 17.8%
Total Awards 48.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51.9%
Dismissals 16.9%

About the Bronx Hearing Office

Judge John Carlton hears cases at the Bronx hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge John Carlton

How often does Judge John Carlton approve disability cases?
Judge John Carlton's approval rate is 48.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (30.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge John Carlton's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge John Carlton decided 349 cases and had 420 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge John Carlton's approval rate above or below average?
Judge John Carlton's approval rate of 48.1% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge John Carlton work at?
Judge John Carlton hears cases at the Bronx hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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