Official SSA Data

Judge Stephen M Szymczak - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Providence, Rhode Island · SSA Region 01

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

55.7%

Approval Rate

55.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

44.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

461

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

542

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Stephen M Szymczak Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Stephen M Szymczak

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

Understanding Judge Stephen M Szymczak's Statistics

Judge Stephen M Szymczak is an Administrative Law Judge at the Providence hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 461 cases, with an approval rate of 55.7%.

This approval rate is below 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.

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Judge Stephen M Szymczak Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.3%

Partially Favorable 8.5%

Total Awards 55.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 44.3%

Dismissals 14.9%

About the Providence Hearing Office

Judge Stephen M Szymczak hears cases at the Providence hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Stephen M Szymczak

What are my chances of approval with Judge Stephen M Szymczak?

Judge Stephen M Szymczak's approval rate is 55.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (47.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Stephen M Szymczak conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Stephen M Szymczak decided 461 cases and had 542 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Stephen M Szymczak more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Stephen M Szymczak's approval rate of 55.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Stephen M Szymczak located?

Judge Stephen M Szymczak hears cases at the Providence hearing office in SSA Region 01. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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