New York Varick Hearing Office - ALJ Approval Rates & Wait Times
New York · SSA Region 02
Approval Rate
66.6%
vs 57.6% national
Wait Time
8.5 months
vs 8.4 months national
Processing Time
275 days
avg days to decision
Cases Pending
1,539
awaiting hearing
ALJs
5
active judges
New York Varick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gray | 74.6% | 25.4% | 68.5% | 410 | 480 |
| Jason A Miller | 72.7% | 27.3% | 66.2% | 399 | 474 |
| Latanya White Richards | 70% | 30% | 62.4% | 404 | 473 |
| James Kearns | 65.8% | 34.2% | 61.3% | 111 | 141 |
| Aaron M. Morgan | 50.5% | 49.5% | 47.7% | 438 | 530 |
Former Judges at New York Varick
This judge has no recorded decisions at New York Varick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sommattie Ramrup | November 2024 | 88.2% | 17 |
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 New York Varick Social Security Hearing Office
The Social Security Administration operates the New York Varick hearing office in New York as part of its Office of Hearings Operations. Located in SSA Region 02, 5 Administrative Law Judges conduct disability hearings at this location.
The office's average approval rate is 66.6%, which is above the national average of 57.6%. While above the national benchmark, this figure aggregates decisions across all judges and encompasses both fully and partially favorable outcomes. Judge approval rates at this office range from 50.5% to 74.6%, showing a moderate degree of variation across the bench.
The current average wait time for a hearing at this office is 8.5 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 275 days. There are currently 1,539 cases pending at this office. That works out to approximately 308 pending cases per judge.
Across the judges at this office, the average fully favorable rate is 61.2%. 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 New York Varick Hearing Office Data
New York Varick shows a moderate degree of variation across its bench, which is common among offices of this size. While all judges apply the same federal disability standards, differences in how they weigh medical evidence, vocational factors, and hearing testimony may contribute to varying outcomes.
With an average wait time of 8.5 months and 275 days average processing time, claimants at New York Varick can expect a total timeline of roughly 18 months from hearing request to decision.
Judges at New York Varick have collectively issued 1,762 decisions in the current fiscal year, averaging 352 decisions per judge. Individual caseloads range from 111 to 438 decisions, reflecting differences in hearing schedules and case complexity.
New York Varick Hearing Office FAQ
How often are disability cases approved at New York Varick?
Individual judges at this office have rates ranging from 50.5% to 74.6%. Of approved cases, the average fully favorable rate across judges at this office is 61.2%. The national average approval rate is 57.6%.
How many ALJs work at New York Varick?
What is the average case processing time at New York Varick?
From hearing request to decision, the total timeline at this office averages approximately 18 months. Wait time averages reflect the most recently reported SSA data and will evolve as new disposition reports are released.
How is office data calculated?
How often do judges at New York Varick issue fully favorable decisions?
Is New York Varick's approval rate higher or lower than nearby offices?
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