Springfield MA Hearing Office - ALJ Approval Rates & Wait Times
Massachusetts · SSA Region 01
Approval Rate
60.7%
vs 57.6% national
Wait Time
9 months
vs 8.4 months national
Processing Time
330 days
avg days to decision
Cases Pending
1,813
awaiting hearing
ALJs
5
active judges
Springfield MA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Pinkus | 68.7% | 31.3% | 63.6% | 198 | 258 |
| Edward T. Bauer | 65.3% | 34.7% | 58.7% | 349 | 434 |
| Payam Danialzadeh | 62.3% | 37.7% | 58% | 355 | 430 |
| Kim Griswold | 53.3% | 46.7% | 42.2% | 289 | 355 |
| Michael Hellman | 41.9% | 58.1% | 37.5% | 136 | 172 |
Former Judges at Springfield MA
These judges have no recorded decisions at Springfield MA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison C Masengill | December 2024 | 58.3% | 290 |
| Victoria A Ferrer | August 2024 | 55.1% | 185 |
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 Springfield MA Social Security Hearing Office
The Social Security Administration operates the Springfield MA hearing office in Massachusetts as part of its Office of Hearings Operations. Located in SSA Region 01, 5 Administrative Law Judges conduct disability hearings at this location.
The office's average approval rate is 60.7%, which is near the national average of 57.6%. This figure combines both fully favorable and partially favorable outcomes from all judges at the office. Judge approval rates at this office range from 41.9% to 68.7%, showing a moderate degree of variation across the bench.
The current average wait time for a hearing at this office is 9 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 330 days. There are currently 1,813 cases pending at this office. That works out to approximately 363 pending cases per judge.
Across the judges at this office, the average fully favorable rate is 52.0%. 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 Springfield MA Hearing Office Data
Springfield MA 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 9 months and 330 days average processing time, claimants at Springfield MA can expect a total timeline of roughly 20 months from hearing request to decision.
Judges at Springfield MA have collectively issued 1,327 decisions in the current fiscal year, averaging 265 decisions per judge. Individual caseloads range from 136 to 355 decisions, reflecting differences in hearing schedules and case complexity.
Springfield MA Hearing Office FAQ
What is the approval rate at Springfield MA?
Individual judges at this office have rates ranging from 41.9% to 68.7%. Of approved cases, the average fully favorable rate across judges at this office is 52.0%. The national average approval rate is 57.6%.
Which judges hear cases at Springfield MA?
How long is the wait time at Springfield MA?
From hearing request to decision, the total timeline at this office averages approximately 20 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?
What is the fully favorable rate at Springfield MA?
How does Springfield MA compare to other offices in the state?
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