Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same timeframe to ensure accuracy. While Jason Mastrangelo has an approval rate of 44% since 2016, your latest-period approval rate is 45%, compared to the 57% office-wide average for the same period. With 4,156 decisions on record, this data provides a stable look at past activity. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not 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 Mastrangelo'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, Jason Mastrangelo has presided over 4,156 decisions. Your yearly approval trend has fluctuated, showing a low of 34% in 2017 and a high of 58% in 2023. The most recent fiscal year-to-date data shows an approval rate of 45%, which is below the office-wide latest-period average. This pattern suggests that while approval rates vary year-to-year, your recent activity remains within a consistent range.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Mastrangelo'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 Providence hearing office
Jason Mastrangelo's most recent office on record is the Providence hearing office, which serves you across Rhode Island. This office is home to 11 judges who have recorded decisions since 2016, with an office-wide latest-period approval rate of 57%. You can expect a standard hearing process focused on your medical evidence and vocational testimony. You can see the Providence Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Providence
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 11 judges whose most recent office on record is the Providence office, with 6 of them having decided cases in the latest file from July 2026. These judges show a wide range of approval rates, spanning from 32% to 75% on their records since 2016. For your preparation, the guidance is the same 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
Jason Mastrangelo has an approval rate of 44% on his record since 2016. Among the 11 judges whose most recent office on record is Providence, approval rates range from 32% to 75%. An attorney can help you understand how to present your medical evidence effectively regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
Yes, the approval rate for Jason Mastrangelo has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 34% in 2017 to 58% in 2023. The most recent data from 2026 shows a 45% approval rate. Because these rates change, an attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases through a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Since you cannot choose your judge, working with an attorney can help you prepare a strong case for any ALJ.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions and ensure your evidence is clearly presented.
The approval rate for Jason Mastrangelo is a reflection of past decisions and is not a prediction of your specific outcome. Your case depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and how well it meets SSA disability criteria. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and prepare accordingly.
