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Judge William M Weir - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Buffalo, New York · SSA Region 02

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

43.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

43.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

56.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

35.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

366

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

452

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge William M Weir Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge William M Weir

Based on 27 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge William M Weir's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge William M Weir's Statistics

Judge William M Weir is an Administrative Law Judge at the Buffalo hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 366 cases, with an approval rate of 43.4%.

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.

Judge William M Weir Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 35.8%
Partially Favorable 7.7%
Total Awards 43.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 56.6%
Dismissals 19%

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 43.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (35.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge William M Weir?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge William M Weir decided 366 cases and had 452 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 43.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. 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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