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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Pelton, Mary Jane

SYRACUSE · primary of 2 officesNew York

-10.4 pts vs national average

47.3%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge47.3%
SYRACUSE57.0%
National avg57.7%

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

Total decisions

279

Fully favorable

118

42.3%

Partially favorable

14

5.0%

Denials

147

52.7%

Total dispositions

330

Dismissals

51

15.5%

Awards

132

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 42.3%Partially fav. 5.0%Denied 52.7%

Approval rate history

FY2023
45.7%175 dec
FY2024
50.5%475 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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