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Judge Joshua Pinkus - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Buffalo, New York · SSA Region 02

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

68.7%
Approval Rate

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.

Judge Joshua Pinkus Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 63.6%
Partially Favorable 5.1%
Total Awards 68.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 31.3%
Dismissals 23.3%

About the Buffalo Hearing Office

Judge Joshua Pinkus hears cases at the Buffalo hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joshua Pinkus

What are my chances of approval with Judge Joshua Pinkus?
Judge Joshua Pinkus's approval rate is 68.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (63.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Joshua Pinkus conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Joshua Pinkus decided 198 cases and had 258 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Joshua Pinkus more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Joshua Pinkus's approval rate of 68.7% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Joshua Pinkus located?
Judge Joshua Pinkus hears cases at the Buffalo hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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