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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Hajjar, Joseph
CLEVELAND Stable
-34.5 pts vs national average
23.2%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge23.2%
CLEVELAND51.5%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
314
Fully favorable
63
20.1%
Partially favorable
10
3.2%
Denials
241
76.8%
Total dispositions
375
Dismissals
61
16.3%
Awards
73
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 20.1%Partially fav. 3.2%Denied 76.8%
Approval rate history
FY2016
31.5%89 dec
FY2016
28.2%273 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at CLEVELAND (10)
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