Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Lardaro, Elizabeth A.

SOUTH JERSEY · primary of 2 officesNew Jersey Stable

+8.0 pts vs national average

65.7%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge65.7%

SOUTH JERSEY68.0%

National avg57.7%

Figures below are for SOUTH JERSEY, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ALBANY).

Total decisions

213

Fully favorable

122

57.3%

Partially favorable

8.5%

Denials

34.3%

Total dispositions

271

Dismissals

21.4%

Awards

140

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Denied

Fully fav. 57.3%Partially fav. 8.5%Denied 34.3%

Approval rate history

FY2018

63.2%95 dec

FY2019

55.1%385 dec

FY2020

58.9%321 dec

FY2021

55.6%286 dec

FY2022

61.9%194 dec

FY2023

62.2%283 dec

FY2024

62.1%285 dec

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