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Judge William M Weir - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Buffalo, New York · SSA Region 02

41.4%

Approval Rate

41.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

58.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

34.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

353

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

418

FY 2025

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Judge William M Weir Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge William M Weir

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge William M Weir's Statistics

Judge William M Weir is an Administrative Law Judge at the Buffalo hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 353 cases, with an approval rate of 41.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge William M Weir Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 34.3%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 41.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 58.6%

Dismissals 15.6%

About the Buffalo Hearing Office

Judge William M Weir hears cases at the Buffalo hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge William M Weir

What percentage of cases does Judge William M Weir approve?

Judge William M Weir's approval rate is 41.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (34.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge William M Weir?

In FY 2025, Judge William M Weir decided 353 cases and had 418 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge William M Weir rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge William M Weir's approval rate of 41.4% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge William M Weir assigned to?

Judge William M Weir hears cases at the Buffalo hearing office in SSA Region 02. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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