NEW YORK
- 11 Hearing Offices
- 100 Administrative Law Judges
State Approval Rate
55%
National average: 49% ▲ (Above National Avg.)
* Based on aggregated Social Security disability hearing decisions issued during Fiscal Year 2026.
Average Hearing Wait Time
9.7Months
National average: 8.1 Month ▲ (Above National Avg.)
Hearing offices in NEW YORK
Approval rates and wait times vary across hearing offices within the same state. Select an office to explore judge-level statistics.
| Hearing Office | Approval Rate | Compared to State Average |
|---|---|---|
| ALBANY | 56% | Near (state avg. 55%) |
| BRONX | 48% | Below (state avg. 55%) |
| BROOKLYN | 47% | Below (state avg. 55%) |
| BUFFALO | 45% | Below (state avg. 55%) |
| LONG ISLAND | 64% | Above (state avg. 55%) |
| NEW YORK | 50% | Below (state avg. 55%) |
| NEW YORK VARICK | 60% | Above (state avg. 55%) |
| QUEENS | 67% | Above (state avg. 55%) |
| ROCHESTER | 66% | Above (state avg. 55%) |
| SYRACUSE | 46% | Below (state avg. 55%) |
| WHITE PLAINS | 58% | Above (state avg. 55%) |
Total hearing outcomes
55%
Approved Cases
16%
Dismissed Cases
29%
Denied Cases
373 Days
Average Case Processing Time
Statistics are aggregated from publicly available Social Security Administration hearing data.