Official SSA Data

Judge Leonard Costa - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Newark, New Jersey · SSA Region 02

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

58.5%

Approval Rate

58.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

41.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

52.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

366

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

443

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Leonard Costa Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Leonard Costa

Based on 27 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Leonard Costa's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Leonard Costa's Statistics

Judge Leonard Costa is an Administrative Law Judge at the Newark hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 366 cases, with an approval rate of 58.5%.

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 Leonard Costa Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 52.2%

Partially Favorable 6.3%

Total Awards 58.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 41.5%

Dismissals 17.4%

About the Newark Hearing Office

Judge Leonard Costa hears cases at the Newark hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Leonard Costa

What is Judge Leonard Costa's approval rate?

Judge Leonard Costa's approval rate is 58.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (52.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Leonard Costa decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Leonard Costa decided 366 cases and had 443 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Leonard Costa compare to other judges?

Judge Leonard Costa's approval rate of 58.5% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Leonard Costa hear cases?

Judge Leonard Costa hears cases at the Newark hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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