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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Hajjar, Joseph

CLEVELAND Stable

-34.1 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge23.2%
CLEVELAND51.3%
National avg57.2%

Total decisions

272

Fully favorable

57

21.0%

Partially favorable

6

2.2%

Denials

209

76.8%

Total dispositions

327

Dismissals

55

16.8%

Awards

63

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 21.0%Partially fav. 2.2%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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