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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Pustizzi, Jennifer
FT LAUDERDALE · primary of 3 offices Stable
-14.6 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge43.2%
FT LAUDERDALE52.8%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for FT LAUDERDALE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 2 other offices (COLUMBIA SC, ORLANDO).
Total decisions
169
Fully favorable
58
34.3%
Partially favorable
15
8.9%
Denials
96
56.8%
Total dispositions
228
Dismissals
59
25.9%
Awards
73
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 34.3%Partially fav. 8.9%Denied 56.8%
Approval rate history
FY2018
49.5%224 dec
FY2019
41.0%458 dec
FY2020
44.6%332 dec
FY2021
58.8%34 dec
FY2021
50.0%4 dec
FY2021
50.2%229 dec
FY2022
52.5%196 dec
FY2022
100.0%1 dec
FY2023
0.0%0 dec
FY2023
39.5%162 dec
FY2024
100.0%3 dec
FY2024
44.3%237 dec
Above national Below national National avg
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