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Judge Stephan Bell - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Buffalo, New York · SSA Region 02

64.4%

Approval Rate

64.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

35.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

57.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

202

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

245

FY 2025

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Judge Stephan Bell Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Stephan Bell

Based on 7 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Stephan Bell's Statistics

Judge Stephan Bell is an Administrative Law Judge at the Buffalo hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 202 cases, with an approval rate of 64.4%.

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.

Judge Stephan Bell Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 57.9%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 64.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.6%

Dismissals 17.6%

About the Buffalo Hearing Office

Judge Stephan Bell hears cases at the Buffalo hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Stephan Bell

What are my chances of approval with Judge Stephan Bell?

Judge Stephan Bell's approval rate is 64.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (57.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Stephan Bell conducted?

In FY 2025, Judge Stephan Bell decided 202 cases and had 245 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Stephan Bell more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Stephan Bell's approval rate of 64.4% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Stephan Bell located?

Judge Stephan Bell hears cases at the Buffalo hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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