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Judge Sasha Paternoster - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Bernardino, California · SSA Region 09

49.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

49.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

50.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

42.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

157

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

186

FY 2025

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Judge Sasha Paternoster Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Sasha Paternoster

Based on 7 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Sasha Paternoster's Statistics

Judge Sasha Paternoster is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Bernardino hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 157 cases, with an approval rate of 49.7%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

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 42.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 49.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 50.3%
Dismissals 15.6%

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 49.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (42.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Sasha Paternoster?
In FY 2025, Judge Sasha Paternoster decided 157 cases and had 186 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 49.7% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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