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Judge Sasha Paternoster - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Bernardino, California · SSA Region 09

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

60.3%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

60.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

39.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

45.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

199

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

261

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Sasha Paternoster Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Sasha Paternoster

Based on 10 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Sasha Paternoster's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Sasha Paternoster's Statistics

Judge Sasha Paternoster is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Bernardino hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 199 cases, with an approval rate of 60.3%.

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.

Judge Sasha Paternoster Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 45.7%
Partially Favorable 14.6%
Total Awards 60.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 39.7%
Dismissals 23.8%

About the San Bernardino Hearing Office

Judge Sasha Paternoster hears cases at the San Bernardino hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Sasha Paternoster

What percentage of cases does Judge Sasha Paternoster approve?
Judge Sasha Paternoster's approval rate is 60.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (45.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Sasha Paternoster?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Sasha Paternoster decided 199 cases and had 261 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Sasha Paternoster rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Sasha Paternoster's approval rate of 60.3% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Sasha Paternoster assigned to?
Judge Sasha Paternoster hears cases at the San Bernardino hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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