Official SSA Data

Judge Thomas Sanzi - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 12

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

16.9%

Approval Rate

16.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

83.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

14.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

295

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

365

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Thomas Sanzi Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Thomas Sanzi

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

Understanding Judge Thomas Sanzi's Statistics

Judge Thomas Sanzi is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc Chicago hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 295 cases, with an approval rate of 16.9%.

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 Thomas Sanzi Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 14.6%

Partially Favorable 2.4%

Total Awards 16.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 83.1%

Dismissals 19.2%

About the Nhc Chicago Hearing Office

Judge Thomas Sanzi hears cases at the Nhc Chicago hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Thomas Sanzi

What percentage of cases does Judge Thomas Sanzi approve?

Judge Thomas Sanzi's approval rate is 16.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (14.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Thomas Sanzi?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Thomas Sanzi decided 295 cases and had 365 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Thomas Sanzi rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Thomas Sanzi's approval rate of 16.9% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Thomas Sanzi assigned to?

Judge Thomas Sanzi hears cases at the Nhc Chicago hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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