Jason Mastrangelo, Valparaiso in , Indiana Odar Office, Administrative Law Judge

8 Comments

1. Kristy Miserendino says:

   September 21, 2022 at 1:02 pm

   I recently had him for a judge and he seemed to be a very kind, understanding and supportive judge. Now I’m not sure if I will be approved or denied. I can only hope he makes the best judgement given my records and testimony. I didn’t end up having an attorney and I heard that makes the chances lower for approval. So I was nervous to begin with, filled with aniexty and worry. An I have always had a fear of public speaking. I just knew it was time to stop being scared of rejection and have all my health problems and concerns be heard. I have been suffering for too long and have lost hope in our medical system. I would give up all the money in the world just to have a answer/ solution to just half of my problems. Lord knows no amount of words, can put into justice exactly what is felt and endured on a daily basis. Most of us are parents, an we try and push ourselves to give our children the best childhood we can. We try an be strong for them. But internally everyday is an uphill battle for most. Some Days are better than others, but we try not to give up hope. So I hope the system doesn’t let me down again. We shall see, God bless everyone suffering whether it be mentally or physically or both!

2. Cynthia says:

   January 27, 2020 at 5:14 pm

   If I could give this pos a 0 star I would. To everyone who is waiting i pray you don’t get this so called man. I am 33 years old, suffering from ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, g.a.d, osteoarthritis (multiple sites), and the list goes on. In the hearing this “judge” seemed to be very interested in what I had doing on and seemed genuinely concerned of my health. It took him not even 30 days to deliver a denial to me. I was unable to get a functional assessment done due to the area I live in not having many options to get it done and the few places you can are booked out for 1 1/2-2 years, therefore he had to go off my dr’s notes alone. Now even though my Dr’s notes all state that I am limited in functions, they do not (as most don’t) go into specific details as to exactly what I can and can not do (how long I can sit/stand, how much I can/can’t lift ect.) And because of that he denied me. He agrees that I have limitations but does not feel in his opinion they prevent me from being able to work. I can not stand or sit more than 30-45 mins without having issues, when I do sit I have to constantly fluctuate my weight around and even still after 30-45 mins (depending on the day) I start having severe pain (hips) as well as numbness & pain in my feet & calves. I am unable to stand long enough to even cook for myself 95% of the time. This guy’s numbers show that he does not like to give people SSI/SSDI, and because of my age made it an even easier decision for this guy. My past work experience is a cook, I have worked for a very long time… Sometimes 2 and 3 jobs at once, I have paid into SSI/SSDI, and yet I have been denied. If I could work please believe me when I say I would. This man should not be a judge doing this work, as he obviously doesn’t understand disability. I am devastated right now as the last 2 years I have been fighting this case have been for nothing. I only have until 9/30 of this year before my work credits run out and have no choice but to start this whole process again from the beginning. So to anyone who is stuck going before this horrible man/judge you will be in my prayers. And I hope that no one in this man’s family/close friends ends up with a disability and has to go before a judge that thinks and does things like he does and end up getting denied. Although if it did happen that way maybe he would open his eyes and actually learn to understand and have compassion and empathy for those of us he has denied and told that they don’t have a disability.

3. Cynthia says:

   January 27, 2020 at 5:12 pm

   If I could give this pos a 0 star I would. To everyone who is waiting i pray you don’t get this so called man. I am 33 years old, suffering from ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, g.a.d, osteoarthritis (multiple sites), and the list goes on. In the hearing this “judge” seemed to be very interested in what I had doing on and seemed genuinely concerned of my health. It took him not even 30 days to deliver a denial to me. I was unable to get a functional assessment done due to the area I live in not having many options to get it done and the few places you can are booked out for 1 1/2-2 years, therefore he had to go off my dr’s notes alone. Now even though my Dr’s notes all state that I am limited in functions, they do not (as most don’t) go into specific details as to exactly what I can and can not do (how long I can sit/stand, how much I can/can’t lift ect.) And because of that he denied me. He agrees that I have limitations but does not feel in his opinion they prevent me from being able to work. I can not stand or sit more than 30-45 mins without having issues, when I do sit I have to constantly fluctuate my weight around and even still after 30-45 mins (depending on the day) I start having severe pain (hips) as well as numbness & pain in my feet & calves. I am unable to stand long enough to even cook for myself 95% of the time. This guy’s numbers show that he does not like to give people SSI/SSDI, and because of my age made it an even easier decision for this guy. My past work experience is a cook, I have worked for a very long time… Sometimes 2 and 3 jobs at once, I have paid into SSI/SSDI, and yet I have been denied. If I could work please believe me when I say I would. This man should not be a judge doing this work, as he obviously doesn’t understand disability. I am devastated right now as the last 2 years I have been fighting this case have been for nothing. I only have until 9/30 of this year before my work credits run out and have no choice but to start this whole process again from the beginning. So to anyone who is stuck going before this horrible man/judge you will be in my prayers. And I hope that no one in this man’s family/close friends ends up with a disability and has to go before a judge that thinks and does things like he does and end up getting denied. Although if it did happen that way maybe he would open his eyes and actually learn to understand and have compassion and empathy for those of us he has denied and told that they don’t have a disability.

4. James McGarr says:

   November 21, 2019 at 6:22 am

   This guy is the biggest pile of shit ever to breath. Liar and a disgusting pig. Dude changed my doctors records to suit his need to deny 70% of the Americans that need help. Garbage human that will be burning in hell someday, and deservedly so.

5. Linda Florio Tavares says:

   February 16, 2019 at 11:59 am

   Thank you Judge Mastrangelo for your kindness and support on 2-14-19. Your sincere nature is truly a blessing.

6. Liz Marie Ramirez says:

   December 22, 2016 at 12:14 pm

   I didn ask for this mental ilness, im trying to do the best that i can. Just because myillness is not physical doesnt mean im not ill. Im just tired of this worl, ‘love is the absence of judment’ -dalia lama

   signed no one important

7. Anonymous says:

   January 20, 2016 at 5:48 pm

   Appearing before judge Mastrangelo I found him to be extremely thorough and very professional. He listened intently to the evidence provided and addressed me directly with additional question’s he needed information on. He is not a judge who simply “goes through the motions” he listens, asks many questions and treated me with dignity.

8. Allen says:

   January 14, 2015 at 2:14 pm

   I hope he understands what Iam going threw in my life with panic depression cervical spondylosis pain back pain pinched nerves in neck he seems nice asked a lot of questions I hope he understands God bless him