Official SSA Data

Judge Mark Hockensmith - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Special Review Cadre, District Of Columbia · SSA Region 12

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

74.9%

Approval Rate

74.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

25.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

59.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

267

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

405

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Mark Hockensmith Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Mark Hockensmith

Based on 14 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Mark Hockensmith's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Mark Hockensmith's Statistics

Judge Mark Hockensmith is an Administrative Law Judge at the Special Review Cadre hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 267 cases, with an approval rate of 74.9%.

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 Mark Hockensmith Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 59.2%

Partially Favorable 15.7%

Total Awards 74.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 25.1%

Dismissals 34.1%

About the Special Review Cadre Hearing Office

Judge Mark Hockensmith hears cases at the Special Review Cadre hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Mark Hockensmith

What are my chances of approval with Judge Mark Hockensmith?

Judge Mark Hockensmith's approval rate is 74.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (59.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Mark Hockensmith conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Mark Hockensmith decided 267 cases and had 405 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Mark Hockensmith more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Mark Hockensmith's approval rate of 74.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Mark Hockensmith located?

Judge Mark Hockensmith hears cases at the Special Review Cadre hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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