Official SSA Data

Judge Sarah R Smisek - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Livonia MI, Michigan · SSA Region 05

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

59.1%

Approval Rate

59.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

40.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

53.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

467

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

540

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Sarah R Smisek Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Sarah R Smisek

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

Understanding Judge Sarah R Smisek's Statistics

Judge Sarah R Smisek is an Administrative Law Judge at the Livonia MI hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 467 cases, with an approval rate of 59.1%.

This approval rate is above 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 Sarah R Smisek Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 53.3%

Partially Favorable 5.8%

Total Awards 59.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 40.9%

Dismissals 13.5%

About the Livonia MI Hearing Office

Judge Sarah R Smisek hears cases at the Livonia MI hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Sarah R Smisek

What is Judge Sarah R Smisek's approval rate?

Judge Sarah R Smisek's approval rate is 59.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (53.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Sarah R Smisek decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Sarah R Smisek decided 467 cases and had 540 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Sarah R Smisek compare to other judges?

Judge Sarah R Smisek's approval rate of 59.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Sarah R Smisek hear cases?

Judge Sarah R Smisek hears cases at the Livonia MI hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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