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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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