Official SSA Data

Judge Mary J Pelton - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Syracuse, New York · SSA Region 02

44.2%

Approval Rate

44.2%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

55.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

39.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

434

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

500

FY 2025

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Judge Mary J Pelton Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Mary J Pelton

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Mary J Pelton's Statistics

Judge Mary J Pelton is an Administrative Law Judge at the Syracuse hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 434 cases, with an approval rate of 44.2%.

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

Judge Mary J Pelton Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 39.4%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 44.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 55.8%

Dismissals 13.2%

About the Syracuse Hearing Office

Judge Mary J Pelton hears cases at the Syracuse hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Mary J Pelton

What is Judge Mary J Pelton's approval rate?

Judge Mary J Pelton's approval rate is 44.2% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (39.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Mary J Pelton decided?

In FY 2025, Judge Mary J Pelton decided 434 cases and had 500 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Mary J Pelton compare to other judges?

Judge Mary J Pelton's approval rate of 44.2% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Mary J Pelton hear cases?

Judge Mary J Pelton hears cases at the Syracuse hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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