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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Szymczak, Stephen M
PROVIDENCE Stable
+2.0 pts vs national average
59.7%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge59.7%
PROVIDENCE56.8%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
308
Fully favorable
153
49.7%
Partially favorable
31
10.1%
Denials
124
40.3%
Total dispositions
369
Dismissals
61
16.5%
Awards
184
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 49.7%Partially fav. 10.1%Denied 40.3%
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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