Back to search
Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Perry- Dowdell, Leslie

PITTSBURGH Trending Up

22.1%

-35.7% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 22.1% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

339

Fully Favorable

46

13.6%

Partially Favorable

29

8.6%

Denials

264

77.9%

Total Dispositions

414

Dismissals

75

18.1%

Awards

75

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 13.6%Partially Favorable: 8.6%Denied: 77.9%

Approval Rate History

FY2011
34.9%209 dec
FY2011
50.0%114 dec
FY2012
29.6%395 dec
FY2013
29.1%358 dec
FY2014
28.1%352 dec
FY2015
35.3%348 dec
FY2016
40.9%313 dec
FY2017
35.0%354 dec
FY2018
39.1%327 dec
FY2019
34.5%409 dec
FY2020
24.5%331 dec
FY2021
20.3%306 dec
FY2022
16.1%273 dec
FY2023
21.5%219 dec
FY2024
23.9%326 dec
Above national avg Below national avg National avg line