Official SSA Data

Judge Stephen Cordovani - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Buffalo, New York · SSA Region 02

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

47.2%

Approval Rate

47.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

52.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

41.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

341

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

419

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Stephen Cordovani Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Stephen Cordovani

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Stephen Cordovani's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Stephen Cordovani's Statistics

Judge Stephen Cordovani is an Administrative Law Judge at the Buffalo hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 341 cases, with an approval rate of 47.2%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. 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.

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Judge Stephen Cordovani Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 41.1%

Partially Favorable 6.2%

Total Awards 47.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 52.8%

Dismissals 18.6%

About the Buffalo Hearing Office

Judge Stephen Cordovani hears cases at the Buffalo hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Stephen Cordovani

What are my chances of approval with Judge Stephen Cordovani?

Judge Stephen Cordovani's approval rate is 47.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (41.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Stephen Cordovani conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Stephen Cordovani decided 341 cases and had 419 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Stephen Cordovani more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Stephen Cordovani's approval rate of 47.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Stephen Cordovani located?

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

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