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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Michalec Olszewski, Laura

NEW YORK · primary of 2 offices Stable

-3.9 pts vs national average

53.8%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge53.8%
NEW YORK59.7%
National avg57.8%

Figures below are for NEW YORK, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (BRONX).

Total decisions

13

Fully favorable

5

38.5%

Partially favorable

2

15.4%

Denials

6

46.2%

Total dispositions

15

Dismissals

2

13.3%

Awards

7

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav. 38.5%Partially fav. 15.4%Denied 46.2%

Other ALJs at NEW YORK (6)

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