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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Pustizzi, Jennifer
-15.5 pts vs national average
42.2%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge42.2%
FT LAUDERDALE53.7%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for FT LAUDERDALE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 3 other offices (COLUMBIA SC, MIAMI OHO, ORLANDO).
Total decisions
199
Fully favorable
66
33.2%
Partially favorable
18
9.0%
Denials
115
57.8%
Total dispositions
276
Dismissals
77
27.9%
Awards
84
3-year trend
Falling
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 33.2%Partially fav. 9.0%Denied 57.8%
Approval rate history
FY2018
49.5%224 dec
FY2019
41.0%458 dec
FY2020
44.6%332 dec
FY2021
51.3%267 dec
FY2022
52.8%197 dec
FY2023
39.5%162 dec
FY2024
45.0%240 dec
Above national Below national National avg
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