Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Studzinski, Edward

OAK BROOKIllinois Stable

-12.9 pts vs national average

44.8%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge44.8%

OAK BROOK62.7%

National avg57.7%

Total decisions

404

Fully favorable

150

37.1%

Partially favorable

7.7%

Denials

223

55.2%

Total dispositions

478

Dismissals

15.5%

Awards

181

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Partial

Denied

Fully fav. 37.1%Partially fav. 7.7%Denied 55.2%

Approval rate history

FY2011

37.1%375 dec

FY2012

31.8%504 dec

FY2013

30.4%513 dec

FY2014

38.2%359 dec

FY2015

28.1%448 dec

FY2016

40.3%407 dec

FY2017

36.1%416 dec

FY2018

30.1%405 dec

FY2019

34.7%478 dec

FY2020

33.5%412 dec

FY2021

34.0%433 dec

FY2022

30.3%449 dec

FY2023

28.9%373 dec

FY2024

31.4%436 dec

Above national Below national National avg

Other ALJs at OAK BROOK (1)

Travis, Claudia
300 dec80.7%

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