Official SSA Data

Judge John P Costello - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Rochester, New York · SSA Region 02

72.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

72.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

27.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

64.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

81

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

83

FY 2025

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Judge John P Costello Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge John P Costello

Based on 4 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge John P Costello's Statistics

Judge John P Costello is an Administrative Law Judge at the Rochester hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 81 cases, with an approval rate of 72.8%.

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 John P Costello Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 64.2%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 72.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 27.2%
Dismissals 2.4%

About the Rochester Hearing Office

Judge John P Costello hears cases at the Rochester hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge John P Costello

How often does Judge John P Costello approve disability cases?
Judge John P Costello's approval rate is 72.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (64.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge John P Costello's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge John P Costello decided 81 cases and had 83 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge John P Costello's approval rate above or below average?
Judge John P Costello's approval rate of 72.8% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge John P Costello work at?
Judge John P Costello hears cases at the Rochester hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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