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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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