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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Szymczak, Stephen M
PROVIDENCE Stable
+2.2 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge60.0%
PROVIDENCE56.5%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
265
Fully favorable
133
50.2%
Partially favorable
26
9.8%
Denials
106
40.0%
Total dispositions
321
Dismissals
56
17.4%
Awards
159
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 50.2%Partially fav. 9.8%Denied 40.0%
Approval rate history
FY2023
38.1%160 dec
FY2024
48.0%346 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at PROVIDENCE (5)
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