Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Weir, William M

BUFFALONew York Stable

-11.5 pts vs national average

46.2%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge46.2%

BUFFALO53.9%

National avg57.7%

Total decisions

303

Fully favorable

114

37.6%

Partially favorable

8.6%

Denials

163

53.8%

Total dispositions

375

Dismissals

19.2%

Awards

140

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Partial

Denied

Fully fav. 37.6%Partially fav. 8.6%Denied 53.8%

Approval rate history

FY2010

83.3%36 dec

FY2011

53.9%468 dec

FY2012

42.3%433 dec

FY2013

39.7%310 dec

FY2014

44.6%242 dec

FY2015

37.8%394 dec

FY2016

46.9%352 dec

FY2017

47.5%263 dec

FY2018

47.6%349 dec

FY2019

51.5%367 dec

FY2020

41.7%288 dec

FY2021

35.9%256 dec

FY2022

43.1%248 dec

FY2023

47.9%167 dec

FY2024

45.9%283 dec

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