Approval rates
This table displays the approval rate for Stanley Petraschuk based on the 155 decisions recorded between 2016 and 2017. Comparing this to the broader bench provides context on how different judges have historically approached cases. These figures are derived from Social Security Administration data. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual hearing.
Judge Petraschuk is not in SSA's latest disposition file, so there is no 12-month figure. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 29, 2017. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Judge Petraschuk isn't in SSA's latest disposition file, so the judge comparison tool, which compares active judges over the same 12 months, leaves them out.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Petraschuk'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
Stanley Petraschuk's record spans from 2016 through 2017, covering 155 total decisions. The data shows a steady pattern of approvals across these years, with 90% in 2016 and 91% in 2017. This consistency reflects the judge's historical decision-making during the period of available data.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Petraschuk'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 Dover hearing office
The Dover Hearing Office serves you in Delaware and the surrounding region. This office maintains a bench of 6 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a standard administrative process governed by 20 CFR 404.929 hearing procedures.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Dover
The Social Security Administration utilizes a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. Among the 6 judges whose most recent office on record is Dover, 3 judges decided cases here in the latest file (2026-07-31) and range from 45% to 64% 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
Stanley Petraschuk's 90% approval rate on record through 2017 is higher than the 45% to 64% range observed among the 3 judges currently active in the latest Social Security Administration file at this office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
The approval rate for Stanley Petraschuk has remained steady, moving from 90% in 2016 to 91% in 2017. This data is based on the 155 decisions recorded during that window. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a random workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of your assignment.
An SSDI hearing is a non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews evidence and testimony to determine your eligibility under Social Security Act guidelines. You will have the opportunity to explain your limitations and how they impact your ability to work. An attorney can help you organize your medical records and prepare your testimony.
