Approval Rate
68.7%
vs 57.6% national, same period
Denial Rate
31.3%
of decisions
Fully Favorable
63.6%
of decisions
Total Decisions
198
12 months ending July 2026
Total Dispositions
258
12 months ending July 2026
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Judge Joshua Pinkus Approval Rate Over Time
Historical approval rate for Judge Joshua Pinkus
Based on 13 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Joshua Pinkus's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.
Understanding Judge Joshua Pinkus's Statistics
Judge Joshua Pinkus is an Administrative Law Judge at the Buffalo hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 198 cases, with an approval rate of 68.7%.
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.
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Judge Joshua Pinkus hears cases at the Buffalo hearing office.
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