Official SSA Data

Judge Margaret Pecoraro - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Queens, New York · SSA Region 02

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

82.1%

Approval Rate

82.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

17.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

77.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

396

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

452

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Margaret Pecoraro Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Margaret Pecoraro

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Margaret Pecoraro's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Margaret Pecoraro's Statistics

Judge Margaret Pecoraro is an Administrative Law Judge at the Queens hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 396 cases, with an approval rate of 82.1%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. 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.

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Judge Margaret Pecoraro Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 77.5%

Partially Favorable 4.5%

Total Awards 82.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 17.9%

Dismissals 12.4%

About the Queens Hearing Office

Judge Margaret Pecoraro hears cases at the Queens hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Margaret Pecoraro

What are my chances of approval with Judge Margaret Pecoraro?

Judge Margaret Pecoraro's approval rate is 82.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (77.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Margaret Pecoraro conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Margaret Pecoraro decided 396 cases and had 452 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Margaret Pecoraro more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Margaret Pecoraro's approval rate of 82.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Margaret Pecoraro located?

Judge Margaret Pecoraro hears cases at the Queens hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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