Official SSA Data

Judge Sarah R Smisek - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Livonia MI, Michigan · SSA Region 05

58.8%

Approval Rate

58.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

41.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

393

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

450

FY 2025

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Judge Sarah R Smisek Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Sarah R Smisek

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Sarah R Smisek's Statistics

Judge Sarah R Smisek is an Administrative Law Judge at the Livonia MI hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 393 cases, with an approval rate of 58.8%.

This approval rate is above 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.

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Judge Sarah R Smisek Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.7%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 58.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 41.2%

Dismissals 12.7%

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 58.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (51.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Sarah R Smisek decided?

In FY 2025, Judge Sarah R Smisek decided 393 cases and had 450 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 58.8% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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