Paddack, Stacy
Tallahassee, FL · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
74.6%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Paddack approves 74.6% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Paddack Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
Know Your Numbers
Judge Paddack approved 74.6% of dispositions. That’s 25.9 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Paddack decided 287 cases out of 334 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 86.8%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
334
Approved
249
Denied
38
Hearing Office
Tallahassee (FL)
7.0 months wait · 1,985 pending
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