Official SSA Data

Judge Stephen Cordovani - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Buffalo, New York · SSA Region 02

50.7%

Approval Rate

50.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

49.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

44.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

294

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

349

FY 2025

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Judge Stephen Cordovani Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Stephen Cordovani

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Stephen Cordovani's Statistics

Judge Stephen Cordovani is an Administrative Law Judge at the Buffalo hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 294 cases, with an approval rate of 50.7%.

This approval rate is below 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 Stephen Cordovani Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 44.2%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 50.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 49.3%

Dismissals 15.8%

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 50.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (44.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Stephen Cordovani conducted?

In FY 2025, Judge Stephen Cordovani decided 294 cases and had 349 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 50.7% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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