Stagno, Linda A
Long Island, NY · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
69.9%
Above the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Stagno approves 69.9% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Stagno Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Stagno approved 69.9% of dispositions. That’s 21.2 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Stagno decided 202 cases out of 229 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 79.2%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
229
Approved
160
Denied
42
Hearing Office
Long Island (NY)
9.0 months wait · 2,797 pending
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