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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Smisek, Sarah R

LIVONIA MI Stable

58.8%

+0.9% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge's 58.8% approval rate is close to the national average of 57.8%. Strong medical evidence and thorough hearing preparation are key.

Total Decisions

393

Fully Favorable

203

51.7%

Partially Favorable

28

7.1%

Denials

162

41.2%

Total Dispositions

450

Dismissals

57

12.7%

Awards

231

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 51.7%Partially Favorable: 7.1%Denied: 41.2%

Approval Rate History

FY2017
72.3%170 dec
FY2018
57.3%452 dec
FY2019
56.4%504 dec
FY2020
61.5%442 dec
FY2021
60.0%230 dec
FY2021
48.1%158 dec
FY2022
0.0%0 dec
FY2022
63.2%68 dec
FY2022
57.1%254 dec
FY2023
61.8%233 dec
FY2023
50.0%2 dec
FY2024
60.0%400 dec
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