Approval rates
The approval rates for John Antonowicz are calculated based on 4,417 decisions on record since January 2016. When comparing the judge's latest-period approval rate of 62% against the office's latest-period rate of 71%, you see a difference of -9 percentage points. These figures provide a statistical look at past performance, though they do not guarantee a specific outcome for your hearing.
Office- and national-level breakdowns of fully favorable vs denial rates aren't currently published by SSA in the per-office disposition data. The judge's own breakdown is the detail we have today.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Antonowicz's docket. Annual rates fluctuate with the mix of cases SSA assigns; the longer-run pattern is more informative than any single year.
Decision pattern
Since January 2016, John Antonowicz has maintained a varied approval pattern across 4,417 decisions on record. The yearly trend shows fluctuations, with approval rates moving from 54% in 2016 to 60% in the partial 2026 fiscal year. This latest period shows a divergence from the historical average, reflecting a shift in recent activity.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Antonowicz's bench. Judge-specific preparation guidance requires a corpus of public Appeals Council decisions involving each judge, which we haven't built yet.
- Bring a clean treating-physician record. Longitudinal primary-care or specialist notes spanning the disability period, with consistent symptom documentation, are typically the strongest evidence at hearing. A single month's records usually aren't enough.
- Don't rely on consultative exams alone. If your medical evidence is built primarily around a one-time CE finding, expect detailed questioning. Supplement with treating-source statements where possible.
- Prepare for daily-activity questions. Have honest, specific answers about a typical day. Answers that conflict with the medical record (in either direction) tend to hurt credibility.
- Expect transferable-skills probing. A vocational expert will usually testify about jobs available to someone with your limitations. Your representative should be prepared to cross-examine.
About the Long Island hearing office
John Antonowicz's most recent office on record is the Long Island hearing office, which serves the New York region. This office hosts a bench of 12 judges who manage disability claims. You can see the Long Island hearing office page for the full roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Long Island
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 12 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. Approval rates for this bench range from 48% to 83% on their since-2016 records.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
Frequently asked questions
John Antonowicz has an approval rate of 48% on record since 2016. This sits within the range of 48% to 83% for the 12 judges whose most recent office on record is the Long Island hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this judge's bench.
Yes, the approval rate for John Antonowicz has fluctuated over the years, starting at 54% in 2016 and reaching 60% in the partial 2026 fiscal year. These trends reflect changes in case mix and evidence quality over time. An attorney can help you understand how these patterns might impact your specific case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges at the hearing office. Because you cannot choose your judge, working with an attorney is the best way to ensure your case is prepared for any outcome.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records, work history, and testimony. You will likely be questioned about your limitations and why you cannot perform your past work or other jobs. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your evidence to present the strongest possible case.
The 48% approval rate for John Antonowicz is a historical statistic, not a prediction of your hearing's outcome. Every case is unique, and your success depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and how well your limitations are documented. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and prepare for the hearing process.
