Smilie, Carolyn
Alexandria, LA · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
48.6%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Smilie approves 48.6% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Smilie Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
Know Your Numbers
Judge Smilie approved 48.6% of dispositions. That’s 0.1 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Smilie decided 333 cases out of 405 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 59.2%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
405
Approved
197
Denied
136
Hearing Office
Alexandria (LA)
8.0 months wait · 1,908 pending
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