Harrington, I. K

New Haven, CT · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

40.3%

Below the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Harrington approves 40.3% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Harrington Decides Cases

Approved40.3%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied42.9%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed16.8%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

Know Your Numbers

Judge Harrington approved 40.3% of dispositions. That’s 8.5 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Harrington decided 283 cases out of 340 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 48.4%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2024 – Sep 2025

Total Cases

340

Approved

137

Denied

146

Hearing Office

New Haven (CT)

8.0 months wait · 1,534 pending

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