Elkins Park Hearing Office - ALJ Approval Rates & Wait Times
Pennsylvania · SSA Region 03
Approval Rate
60.8%
vs 57.6% national
Wait Time
8 months
vs 8.4 months national
Processing Time
273 days
avg days to decision
Cases Pending
4,040
awaiting hearing
ALJs
11
active judges
Elkins Park ALJ Approval Rates and Decision Statistics
Individual judge statistics for 12 months ending July 2026. Click any judge to see detailed performance data.
| Judge | Approval Rate | Denial Rate | Fully Favorable | Total Decisions | Dispositions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Gauffreau | 74.5% | 25.5% | 60.1% | 444 | 516 |
| Eric Schwarz | 73.9% | 26.1% | 68.3% | 372 | 446 |
| Brady Carter | 67.4% | 32.6% | 65% | 420 | 514 |
| Sandra Morales Price | 66.2% | 33.8% | 63.3% | 346 | 417 |
| Marc Silverman | 58.8% | 41.2% | 56.2% | 379 | 465 |
| Margaret M Gabell | 56.9% | 43.1% | 42.6% | 399 | 478 |
| Elana Hollo | 56.4% | 43.6% | 48.7% | 390 | 483 |
| Jennifer M. Lash | 55.4% | 44.6% | 47.1% | 240 | 276 |
| Luke Woltering | 50.6% | 49.4% | 38.7% | 419 | 494 |
| Jennifer Spector | 50% | 50% | 39% | 418 | 476 |
| Amy Benton | 33.3% | 66.7% | 20% | 15 | 18 |
Former Judges at Elkins Park
These judges have no recorded decisions at Elkins Park in the 12 months ending July 2026. Figures below cover each judge's own last twelve reported months, ending in the month shown.
| Judge | Last Decisions Reported | Approval Rate | Total Decisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian McAneney | March 2025 | 59.3% | 344 |
| Kathleen McDade | March 2025 | 57.8% | 434 |
Approval rates here cover each judge's own trailing window ending in the month shown, so they are not directly comparable with the current roster above or with national figures.
About the Elkins Park Social Security Hearing Office
Elkins Park is a Social Security disability hearing office serving claimants in Pennsylvania. Operating within SSA Region 03, the office has 11 ALJs who preside over disability appeals. With 11 ALJs, this is one of the larger hearing offices in the system, handling a substantial volume of disability cases each fiscal year.
The office's average approval rate is 60.8%, which is near the national average of 57.6%. Being close to the national average suggests this office's case mix and decision patterns are broadly representative of the system as a whole. Individual judge approval rates at this office range from 33.3% to 74.5%, a 41-point spread that reflects significant variation in decision patterns among judges.
The current average wait time for a hearing at this office is 8 months, which is comparable to the national average of 8.4 months. Once a hearing takes place, this office issues decisions in an average of 273 days. There are currently 4,040 cases pending at this office. That works out to approximately 367 pending cases per judge.
Across the judges at this office, the average fully favorable rate is 49.9%. A fully favorable decision means the claimant receives benefits from the onset date they requested, as opposed to a partially favorable decision which may award benefits from a later date.
How to Interpret Elkins Park Hearing Office Data
Given the significant variation in decision patterns among judges at Elkins Park, thorough case preparation is especially important. Since judge assignments are rotational, the specific ALJ assigned to a case is not known in advance — ensuring medical evidence and vocational documentation are comprehensive can help regardless of which judge presides.
With an average wait time of 8 months and 273 days average processing time, claimants at Elkins Park can expect a total timeline of roughly 17 months from hearing request to decision.
Judges at Elkins Park have collectively issued 3,842 decisions in the current fiscal year, averaging 349 decisions per judge. Individual caseloads range from 15 to 444 decisions, reflecting differences in hearing schedules and case complexity.
Elkins Park Hearing Office FAQ
How often are disability cases approved at Elkins Park?
Individual judges at this office have rates ranging from 33.3% to 74.5%. Of approved cases, the average fully favorable rate across judges at this office is 49.9%. The national average approval rate is 57.6%.
How many ALJs work at Elkins Park?
What is the average case processing time at Elkins Park?
From hearing request to decision, the total timeline at this office averages approximately 17 months. These wait time figures represent the latest available snapshot and may fluctuate as hearing volumes and judge availability change over time.
How is office data calculated?
How often do judges at Elkins Park issue fully favorable decisions?
Is Elkins Park's approval rate higher or lower than nearby offices?
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