Alan B Berkowitz, Long island , New york Odar Office, Administrative Law Judge
For the 2020 *fiscal year, Judge Alan B Berkowitz has disposed 265 cases at the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. Out of those 265 dispostions, 50 were dismissed, 138 were approved and 77 were denied. This means that the percentage of depositions that Judge Alan B Berkowitz has approved in BROOKLYN for the 2020 fiscal year is 19%. The information below for Judge Alan B Berkowitz was last updated on 12/01/2022.
AVERAGE STATISTICS
| Office | *Fiscal Year | Total Depositions | Total Decisions | Total Denials | Total Awards | Cases Dismissed | Cases Approved | Cases Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONG ISLAND | 2020 | 265 | 215 | 77 | 138 | 19% | 52% | 29% |
AVERAGE TIME
| Dismissed | Approved | Denied | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan B Berkowitz | No Stats for FY2020 | ||
| All ALJs in BROOKLYN | 20% | 47% | 33% |
| All ALJs in NEW YORK | 19% | 48% | 33% |
| All ALJs in the Nation | 18% | 45% | 38% |
9 Comments
Well not sure why but my case was denied . I have severe debilitating bipolar type 2, major depression , general anxiety, adhd . Both psychiatrists filled out medical source statements saying how bad my conditions were and how they severely limit my ability to function and work and yet the judge thinks I can do work even on the medication I am on such as 2mg of Xanax 3 times a day. I’d like to see someone do any type of job taking that much Xanax especially the jobs they said I should do such as a janitor, hand packer and a something else ridiculous. This system is so out of control . I can not even get out of bed some days and take a shower you want me to be a janitor ? I have ADHD I can’t focus watching TV you want me to be a hand packer? Really ridiculous
I had my hearing on 1-6-22 after waiting about 7 months. I was extremely anxious and nervous about what it would entail and how I would need to describe the most hidden and embarrassing parts of my life due to my mental health. Thankfully it wasn’t as bad as I had imagined and MR. Berkowitz made me feel very comfortable. However he did not ask me much personal questions which I was relieved at but hope it didn’t hinder what my disability is like. He did ask me a few questions that of which he was very soft spoken and seemed to be genuinely listening to what I had to say without me feeling pressured or under the gun so to speak. Overall I would highly recommend him as an ALJ even though I did not yet receive a final decision.
Judge Berkowitz was compassionate to my struggles and listened with care and honesty. Still waiting for decision from February so this review is before any decision. I feel he was very fair during the hearing.
Excellent Judge kind an understanding I am very thankful. He definitely do not make promises he don’t keep he is honest n fair n he takes time to listen.
What a wonderful and understanding judge the kindness that was shown to me was unreal I cannot stress enough how kind and sympathetic and respect that he had towards me and I sincerely with all my heart thank him for that
I personally found Judge Berkowitz to be a much needed breath of fresh air from the system; with regard to his attentiveness to medical information and details in general as well as commanding a strong, knowledgeable and fair appearance as a presiding judge. I waited over 2 years for the hearing; and have not yet received his ruling. But unless there are some political behind the scenes directives that I am not aware of; I anticipate a fair ruling to be handed down. Regardless of his decision; I have no obvious or apparent reason to feel as if I, or my attorney[s], were treated with anything but serious, professional, and fair consideration of our case facts by the Judge.
Judge Berkowitz was totally fair to me at my hearing , he listened to my testimony and based his decision on the MEDICAL EVIDENCE , if you are truly disabled you have nothing to worry about , if your trying to get a free ride he will sniff you out , please don’t milk the system if your able to work , SSDI is for the people like me who can’t work anymore, thanks to Mr. Berkowitz . ALJ
If you have serious epilepsy and can not drive or be on a computer for more than 20 minutes at a time w/0 a seizure. Not to mention other serious ailments. How can they deny you. After you’ve come so far…what is their reasoning…that at 50 + years old you can start all over….
I have stenosis
Seizures Grand mal and simple partial
A messed up thyroid
IBS that I know doesn’t matter but it’s debilitating
and an anxiety disorder that goes back 30 years….
I also have endometriosis which they don’t care about either….One of those male judges should try dealing with it for a month and then see if he cares. I have been denied twice…What am I doing wrong this is my last chance.
Excellent Judge he delivers what he promises very fare respectful, caring, honest, it just take patience,he will do what he promises