Approval rates
The approval rate for Judith M. Stolfo is based on 925 decisions on record since January 2016. This figure sits within the 42% to 77% range observed among the 9 judges whose most recent office on record is the Springfield MA hearing office. Comparing these figures helps provide context for the local bench, though aggregate rates describe past decisions rather than predicting your individual outcome.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Stolfo. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 28, 2018. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Stolfo'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
The approval rate for Judith M. Stolfo remained consistent throughout the period of January 2016 to September 2018. The data shows 62% approval in 2016, 64% in 2017, and 62% in 2018. This steady pattern across 925 decisions suggests a stable approach to case evaluation during the time she was active at the Springfield MA office.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Stolfo'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 Springfield MA hearing office
Judith M. Stolfo's most recent office on record is the Springfield MA hearing office, which serves you if you are in the Massachusetts region. This office features a bench of 9 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a standard hearing process focused on your medical evidence and vocational testimony.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Springfield MA
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 9 judges whose most recent office on record is the Springfield MA hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 42% to 77% on their since-2016 records. For your preparation, 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
Judith M. Stolfo has an approval rate of 63% based on 925 decisions on record since 2016. This places her within the 42% to 77% range of the 9 judges whose most recent office on record is the Springfield MA hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
The approval rate for Judith M. Stolfo has remained steady, moving from 62% in 2016 to 64% in 2017 and 62% in 2018. This consistency across 925 decisions suggests a stable pattern in her case evaluations. A qualified attorney can help you understand how your evidence aligns with these historical trends.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, which ensures that assignments remain random. Because you cannot choose your judge, working with an attorney to build a strong case is the best way to prepare for any outcome.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical and vocational evidence. You will likely answer questions about your work history and physical or mental limitations. Having an attorney can help you organize your medical records and prepare your testimony for the hearing.
An approval rate is a probability based on past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. While Judith M. Stolfo approved 63% of the 925 cases on record since 2016, your individual outcome depends on the strength of your medical evidence. An attorney can help you evaluate your case and ensure your documentation is complete.
