Official SSA Data

Judge Soltes JR. - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Statistics cover the 12 months ending September 2025 — Judge Soltes JR.'s most recent month with recorded decisions.

60.4%

Approval Rate

Reported through September 2025. SSA's files record no decisions by Judge Soltes JR. after September 2025, so the figures below cover the 12 months ending September 2025 rather than the 12 months ending July 2026 the rest of the site reports. The national average shown alongside them is measured over the same months. Judges with no current decisions are left out of rankings and comparisons.

Approval Rate

60.4%

vs 58.3% national, same period

Denial Rate

39.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

39.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

404

12 months ending September 2025

Total Dispositions

461

12 months ending September 2025

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Judge Soltes JR. Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Soltes JR.

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Soltes JR.'s full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending September 2025.

Understanding Judge Soltes JR.'s Statistics

Judge Soltes JR. is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albany hearing office. In the 12 months ending September 2025, this judge decided 404 cases, with an approval rate of 60.4%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%.

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 Soltes JR. Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 39.6%

Partially Favorable 20.8%

Total Awards 60.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 39.6%

Dismissals 12.4%

About the Albany Hearing Office

Judge Soltes JR. hears cases at the Albany hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Soltes JR.

What are my chances of approval with Judge Soltes JR.?

Judge Soltes JR.'s approval rate is 60.4% for the 12 months ending September 2025. This includes both fully favorable (39.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Soltes JR. conducted?

In the 12 months ending September 2025, the last twelve months in which Judge Soltes JR. recorded decisions, Judge Soltes JR. decided 404 cases and had 461 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Soltes JR. more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Soltes JR.'s approval rate of 60.4% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Soltes JR. located?

Judge Soltes JR. hears cases at the Albany hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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