Thomas, Ronald J
New Haven, CT · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
27.2%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Thomas approves 27.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Thomas Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
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Judge Thomas approved 27.2% of dispositions. That’s 21.4 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. Thomas decided 234 cases out of 283 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 32.9%. 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
283
Approved
77
Denied
157
Hearing Office
New Haven (CT)
8.0 months wait · 1,946 pending
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