Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same timeframe. While Dina R. Loewy has an approval rate of 44% on record since 2016, the latest-period data shows a 49% approval rate, which sits 16 points below the Jersey City office average of 65%. With 2,491 decisions on record, the data provides a look at past performance. These figures reflect historical trends rather than predictions for your individual 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 Loewy'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 2016, your judge's approval rate has fluctuated. After starting at 39% in 2016, the rate saw a notable increase to 63% in 2024, followed by a return to 49% in the latest partial 2026 period. These 2,491 decisions on record demonstrate that the judge's approach can shift over time. The recent period reflects a return toward the long-term average after a period of higher approval activity.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Loewy'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 Jersey City hearing office
The Jersey City hearing office serves you and other claimants across the region. As of the most recent office on record in July 2026, the office bench consists of 11 judges. You can expect a formal hearing process where evidence quality is the primary factor in the outcome.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Jersey City
The Social Security Administration assigns cases through a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 11 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, and they show an approval-rate range from 44% to 79% on their since-2016 records. For preparation purposes, the guidance remains consistent regardless of which judge you are assigned.
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
Dina R. Loewy's 44% approval rate since 2016 is at the lower end of the 44% to 79% range observed among the 11 judges whose most recent office on record is Jersey City. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
Yes, the rate has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a low of 36% in 2021 to a high of 63% in 2024. Understanding these trends is part of how an attorney can help you evaluate your case strategy.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The SSA uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases randomly to ensure administrative efficiency.
A hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and testimony. Having an attorney can help you organize your records and prepare your testimony to ensure your case is presented clearly.
The 44% approval rate on record since 2016 is a historical statistic, not a prediction for your specific hearing. Your outcome depends on the unique medical evidence and documentation in your file, which an attorney can help you strengthen.
