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Judge Paul Goodale - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Providence, Rhode Island · SSA Region 01

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

52.4%

Approval Rate

52.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

47.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

39.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

370

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

460

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Paul Goodale Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul Goodale

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Paul Goodale's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Paul Goodale's Statistics

Judge Paul Goodale is an Administrative Law Judge at the Providence hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 370 cases, with an approval rate of 52.4%.

This approval rate is below 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 Paul Goodale Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 39.2%

Partially Favorable 13.2%

Total Awards 52.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.6%

Dismissals 19.6%

About the Providence Hearing Office

Judge Paul Goodale hears cases at the Providence hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paul Goodale

What percentage of cases does Judge Paul Goodale approve?

Judge Paul Goodale's approval rate is 52.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (39.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Paul Goodale?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Paul Goodale decided 370 cases and had 460 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Paul Goodale rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Paul Goodale's approval rate of 52.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Paul Goodale assigned to?

Judge Paul Goodale hears cases at the Providence hearing office in SSA Region 01. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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