Official SSA Data

Judge Paul W Goodale - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Providence, Rhode Island · SSA Region 01

54.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

54.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

45.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

43%

of decisions

Total Decisions

305

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

376

FY 2025

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Judge Paul W Goodale Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul W Goodale

Based on 19 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Paul W Goodale's Statistics

Judge Paul W Goodale is an Administrative Law Judge at the Providence hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 305 cases, with an approval rate of 54.4%.

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

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 Paul W Goodale Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 43%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 54.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 45.6%
Dismissals 18.9%

About the Providence Hearing Office

Judge Paul W Goodale hears cases at the Providence hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paul W Goodale

What are my chances of approval with Judge Paul W Goodale?
Judge Paul W Goodale's approval rate is 54.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (43%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Paul W Goodale conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Paul W Goodale decided 305 cases and had 376 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Paul W Goodale more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Paul W Goodale's approval rate of 54.4% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Paul W Goodale located?
Judge Paul W Goodale hears cases at the Providence hearing office in SSA Region 01. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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