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Judge Joshua Pinkus - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Buffalo, New York · SSA Region 02

70.1%

Approval Rate

70.1%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

29.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

63.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

194

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

238

FY 2025

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Judge Joshua Pinkus Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joshua Pinkus

Based on 11 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Joshua Pinkus's Statistics

Judge Joshua Pinkus is an Administrative Law Judge at the Buffalo hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 194 cases, with an approval rate of 70.1%.

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 Joshua Pinkus Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 63.4%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 70.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 29.9%

Dismissals 18.5%

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 70.1% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (63.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Joshua Pinkus conducted?

In FY 2025, Judge Joshua Pinkus decided 194 cases and had 238 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 70.1% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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