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Judge Karen Sayon - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orland Park, Illinois · SSA Region 05

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

45.7%

Approval Rate

45.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

54.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

41.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

420

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

502

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Karen Sayon Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Karen Sayon

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Karen Sayon's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Karen Sayon's Statistics

Judge Karen Sayon is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orland Park hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 420 cases, with an approval rate of 45.7%.

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.

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Judge Karen Sayon Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 41.2%

Partially Favorable 4.5%

Total Awards 45.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 54.3%

Dismissals 16.3%

About the Orland Park Hearing Office

Judge Karen Sayon hears cases at the Orland Park hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Karen Sayon

What is Judge Karen Sayon's approval rate?

Judge Karen Sayon's approval rate is 45.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (41.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Karen Sayon decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Karen Sayon decided 420 cases and had 502 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Karen Sayon compare to other judges?

Judge Karen Sayon's approval rate of 45.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Karen Sayon hear cases?

Judge Karen Sayon hears cases at the Orland Park hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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