Official SSA Data

Judge Mary Jane Pelton - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Syracuse, New York · SSA Region 02

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

46.5%

Approval Rate

46.5%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

53.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

42.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

458

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

536

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Mary Jane Pelton Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Mary Jane Pelton

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Mary Jane Pelton's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Mary Jane Pelton's Statistics

Judge Mary Jane Pelton is an Administrative Law Judge at the Syracuse hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 458 cases, with an approval rate of 46.5%.

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 Mary Jane Pelton Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 42.1%

Partially Favorable 4.4%

Total Awards 46.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 53.5%

Dismissals 14.6%

About the Syracuse Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Mary Jane Pelton

What percentage of cases does Judge Mary Jane Pelton approve?

Judge Mary Jane Pelton's approval rate is 46.5% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (42.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Mary Jane Pelton?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Mary Jane Pelton decided 458 cases and had 536 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Mary Jane Pelton rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Mary Jane Pelton's approval rate of 46.5% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Mary Jane Pelton assigned to?

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

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