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Judge Joseph Hajjar - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Cleveland, Ohio · SSA Region 05

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

23.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

23.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

76.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

20.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

405

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

494

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Joseph Hajjar Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joseph Hajjar

Based on 27 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Joseph Hajjar's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Joseph Hajjar's Statistics

Judge Joseph Hajjar is an Administrative Law Judge at the Cleveland hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 405 cases, with an approval rate of 23.5%.

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 Joseph Hajjar Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 20.7%
Partially Favorable 2.7%
Total Awards 23.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 76.5%
Dismissals 18%

About the Cleveland Hearing Office

Judge Joseph Hajjar hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joseph Hajjar

What is Judge Joseph Hajjar's approval rate?
Judge Joseph Hajjar's approval rate is 23.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (20.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Joseph Hajjar decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Joseph Hajjar decided 405 cases and had 494 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Joseph Hajjar compare to other judges?
Judge Joseph Hajjar's approval rate of 23.5% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Joseph Hajjar hear cases?
Judge Joseph Hajjar hears cases at the Cleveland hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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