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BRONX, New york Odar offices

At the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Bronx, NEW YORK, 14 different administrative law judges (ALJ) conduct Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) hearings. Currently, in Bronx, the average wait time for a SSI or SSD hearing is 9 months. The average case processing time in Bronx is 418 days. The Bronx average for winning a SSI or SSD disability hearing is 48%. Click on the name of one of the ALJs below to see detailed information about their hearing results. This information for the Bronx ODAR office was last updated on 10/01/2021.


AVERAGE STATISTICS

Office Judges Avg. Hearing Average
Processing Time
Avg. Depositions
Per Day Per ALJ
Cases
Dismissed
Cases
Approved
Cases
Denied
BRONX 14 9.0 months 418 days 1.8 19% 48% 33%
NEW YORK 11.8 months 419 days 2.0 18% 46% 36%
National Average:   11.8 months 418 days 1.9 18% 44% 38%

AVERAGE TIME

Hearing
Wait Time
Depositions
Per Day Per ALJ
Average
Processing Time
Cases
Pending
Depositions New Cases Hearings
In Person
Video
Hearings
months days % %

LIST OF JUDGES / 24

Full Name Dismissed Approved Denied
Zachary S Weiss 0% 0% 0%
Sean P Walsh 0% 0% 0%
Selwyn S Walters 0% 0% 0%
Mark Sochaczewsky 0% 0% 0%
Miriam L Shire 0% 0% 0%
Kenneth L Scheer 0% 0% 0%
Kimberly L Schiro 0% 0% 0%
Raymond Prybylski 0% 0% 0%
Marissa A Pizzuto 0% 0% 0%
Margaret L Pecoraro 0% 0% 0%
John W Noonan 0% 0% 0%
Lynn Neugebauer 0% 0% 0%
Alexander G Levine 0% 0% 0%
James Kearns 0% 0% 0%
Brian G Kanner 0% 0% 0%
Paul A Heyman 0% 0% 0%
Seth I Grossman 0% 0% 0%
Benjamin Green 0% 0% 0%
Jeffrey Gardner 0% 0% 0%
Elias Feuer 0% 0% 0%
Lauren A Esposito 0% 0% 0%
John Carlton 0% 0% 0%
William W Berg 0% 0% 0%
Angela Banks 0% 0% 0%

65 Comments

  1. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    January 04, 2021 at 08:57 am   

    Horrendous ALJ

  2. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    January 04, 2021 at 08:57 am   

    Horrendous ALJ

  3. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    June 05, 2014 at 08:29 am   

    I was told this judge is no longer in Newark. However he still has my hearing pending. Does anyone know where I can send him additional supporting documents to make his decision?

  4. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 31, 2016 at 04:10 pm   

    He is a very bad judge, cherry-picks facts and doesn't follow ssa laws. His denial was so inaccurate that the appeals council reversed it to be favorable.

  5. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 07, 2020 at 06:38 am   

    Thinks that women don’t want to work. Patronizing, condescending and bias. Denies cases that should be approved. He will not be missed No stars send him back to Newark he is still bitter about not getting that promotion he obviously did not deserve. With great power comes great responsibility no one really takes this seriously.

  6. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    September 15, 2017 at 02:08 pm   

    how can this guy be allowed to continue when his extremely low approval rate clearly show he has a bias against claimants. This is so sad.

  7. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    August 11, 2019 at 08:58 am   

    Abandon all hope all ye who enter Grossman's court room. He derails hearings, disregards medical information from both private and SSDI medical experts (he completely disregarded any medical information showing I'm visually impaired), and I believe he does this with intent to hurt people because he smiles through it all saying he's trying to determine if he's being lied to. Clearly he thinks most who come before him are lying and trying to game a system which is against us to begin with. He approves less than 30% and dismisses or denies between 70% and 75% of the cases that come before him.

  8. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 08, 2012 at 06:35 pm   

    When I went for my Disability Hearing last month I was quite nervous, but during the hearing Judge Heyman was very attentive. I found him to be fair and willing to listen to my concerns about my disability I was put at ease. He also has a subtle sense of humor. Judge Heyman if you should read this comment by chance, thank you for hearing "my side".

  9. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 08, 2012 at 06:35 pm   

    When I went for my Disability Hearing last month I was quite nervous, but during the hearing Judge Heyman was very attentive. I found him to be fair and willing to listen to my concerns about my disability I was put at ease. He also has a subtle sense of humor. Judge Heyman if you should read this comment by chance, thank you for hearing "my side".

  10. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 08, 2012 at 06:35 pm   

    When I went for my Disability Hearing last month I was quite nervous, but during the hearing Judge Heyman was very attentive. I found him to be fair and willing to listen to my concerns about my disability I was put at ease. He also has a subtle sense of humor. Judge Heyman if you should read this comment by chance, thank you for hearing "my side".

  11. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 08, 2012 at 06:35 pm   

    When I went for my Disability Hearing last month I was quite nervous, but during the hearing Judge Heyman was very attentive. I found him to be fair and willing to listen to my concerns about my disability I was put at ease. He also has a subtle sense of humor. Judge Heyman if you should read this comment by chance, thank you for hearing "my side".

  12. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    October 27, 2020 at 01:08 pm   

    This message is directed to sir judge Levine. My name is Christine Veitch. My address is 72 forest drive, East Northport, ny. Judge Levine was grateful enough to hear my appeal over teleconference from his offices to central i slip on March 4, 2020. My lawyer informed me at that time that a decision should be made in about 5 weeks. Unfortunately this country (and the world) faced a horrible pandemic that stole lives and I’m certain explains the delay. Judge Levine, over the course of these months I have prayed for a positive outcome but have expressed gratitude that I still have a chance. I do have extenuating circumstances as my live in companion has made it so very difficult to make real progress in therapy due to constant verbal beating ...if I do make progress, he senses it and makes certain to take any perceived control back and negate any growth I may have made. Am I still waiting for an answer? I am begging for one so that I can find a room elsewhere and maybe establish some sense of self. Christine Veitch 631.974.8874

  13. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    October 27, 2020 at 01:08 pm   

    This message is directed to sir judge Levine. My name is Christine Veitch. My address is 72 forest drive, East Northport, ny. Judge Levine was grateful enough to hear my appeal over teleconference from his offices to central i slip on March 4, 2020. My lawyer informed me at that time that a decision should be made in about 5 weeks. Unfortunately this country (and the world) faced a horrible pandemic that stole lives and I’m certain explains the delay. Judge Levine, over the course of these months I have prayed for a positive outcome but have expressed gratitude that I still have a chance. I do have extenuating circumstances as my live in companion has made it so very difficult to make real progress in therapy due to constant verbal beating ...if I do make progress, he senses it and makes certain to take any perceived control back and negate any growth I may have made. Am I still waiting for an answer? I am begging for one so that I can find a room elsewhere and maybe establish some sense of self. Christine Veitch 631.974.8874

  14. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    November 26, 2019 at 11:34 am   

    She was not fair to my diagnosis or condition, I believe I deserve disability

  15. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    August 23, 2012 at 05:25 pm   

    god bless you

  16. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    August 23, 2012 at 05:25 pm   

    god bless you

  17. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    August 23, 2012 at 05:25 pm   

    god bless you

  18. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    August 23, 2012 at 05:25 pm   

    god bless you

  19. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    August 23, 2012 at 05:30 pm   

    god blass you and your families i wait for hearing just im pray

  20. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    August 23, 2012 at 05:30 pm   

    god blass you and your families i wait for hearing just im pray

  21. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    August 23, 2012 at 05:30 pm   

    god blass you and your families i wait for hearing just im pray

  22. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    August 23, 2012 at 05:30 pm   

    god blass you and your families i wait for hearing just im pray

  23. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    September 26, 2012 at 05:25 pm   

    Pearl of judge

  24. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    September 26, 2012 at 05:25 pm   

    Pearl of judge

  25. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    September 26, 2012 at 05:25 pm   

    Pearl of judge

  26. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    September 26, 2012 at 05:25 pm   

    Pearl of judge

  27. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 14, 2013 at 11:38 am   

    On behalf of myself and my son thank you for being a true professional. People who serve their country deserve the respect u display.

  28. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 14, 2013 at 11:38 am   

    On behalf of myself and my son thank you for being a true professional. People who serve their country deserve the respect u display.

  29. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 14, 2013 at 11:38 am   

    On behalf of myself and my son thank you for being a true professional. People who serve their country deserve the respect u display.

  30. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    November 14, 2013 at 08:40 am   

    Judge Marissa A Pizzuto is a caring, compassionate and understanding Judge. Her sincere display of kindness and concern for my well being was truly amazing and very much appreciated!! She's a very professional Judge who is heartfelt and genuine. My family and I are so grateful that I was assigned such an intelligent and patient Judge who really cares!! Thank you so much, "Your Honor". Sincerely…Michael G.

  31. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    November 14, 2013 at 08:40 am   

    Judge Marissa A Pizzuto is a caring, compassionate and understanding Judge. Her sincere display of kindness and concern for my well being was truly amazing and very much appreciated!! She's a very professional Judge who is heartfelt and genuine. My family and I are so grateful that I was assigned such an intelligent and patient Judge who really cares!! Thank you so much, "Your Honor". Sincerely…Michael G.

  32. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    November 14, 2013 at 08:40 am   

    Judge Marissa A Pizzuto is a caring, compassionate and understanding Judge. Her sincere display of kindness and concern for my well being was truly amazing and very much appreciated!! She's a very professional Judge who is heartfelt and genuine. My family and I are so grateful that I was assigned such an intelligent and patient Judge who really cares!! Thank you so much, "Your Honor". Sincerely…Michael G.

  33. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 16, 2014 at 06:22 pm   

    Judge Marissa A Pizzuto was the judge that was in charge of my SSDI case in 2011. She was passionate and understanding when asking questions and listening to my response. Judge Marissa made me feel comfortable as in any court proceeding one would tend to be nervous. Judge Marissa ruled a fully favorable decision on my clam and I wish to thank her for her professionalism and caring in my SSDI case.

  34. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 16, 2014 at 06:22 pm   

    Judge Marissa A Pizzuto was the judge that was in charge of my SSDI case in 2011. She was passionate and understanding when asking questions and listening to my response. Judge Marissa made me feel comfortable as in any court proceeding one would tend to be nervous. Judge Marissa ruled a fully favorable decision on my clam and I wish to thank her for her professionalism and caring in my SSDI case.

  35. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 16, 2014 at 06:22 pm   

    Judge Marissa A Pizzuto was the judge that was in charge of my SSDI case in 2011. She was passionate and understanding when asking questions and listening to my response. Judge Marissa made me feel comfortable as in any court proceeding one would tend to be nervous. Judge Marissa ruled a fully favorable decision on my clam and I wish to thank her for her professionalism and caring in my SSDI case.

  36. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    December 02, 2014 at 05:10 pm   

    Thank you judge Pizzuto for being fair and balanced. The fact that your also very caring towards the claimants makes the experience of appearing before you all the more enjoyable.

  37. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    December 20, 2012 at 02:19 pm   

    Fair Lady.

  38. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    December 20, 2012 at 02:19 pm   

    Fair Lady.

  39. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    December 20, 2012 at 02:19 pm   

    Fair Lady.

  40. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    October 21, 2015 at 09:01 am   

    You were a very patient with my son that has adhd and other issues. We appeared to you from Jamestown New York court room via satellite in 2009. You denied the fee of the legal aid because basically you relax if they were taking advantage of low incom people . Well my son was reviewed and a few months later approved again in 2015. I can't find anyone to help me. Now 6 years later not from this case but from the decision made in 2009 social security is giving my sons back pay from the new case to them. Can you please direct me in th way I should go

  41. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    September 24, 2013 at 06:17 am   

    Knows law, including case law, and honors it and remedial purposes of Social Security Act.

  42. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    September 24, 2013 at 06:17 am   

    Knows law, including case law, and honors it and remedial purposes of Social Security Act.

  43. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    September 24, 2013 at 06:17 am   

    Knows law, including case law, and honors it and remedial purposes of Social Security Act.

  44. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    September 19, 2014 at 10:09 am   

    As a former H.M. Customs & Excise collegue of Judge walters, I just want to say a heartfelt congratulations on making Chief Judge. Well deserved Sir.

  45. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    January 06, 2016 at 06:41 pm   

    Judge Walters was very attentive when I was giving testimony for my Ssdi hearing. He listened and asked about all my conditions and medications. Very knowledgeable. The best! My hearing was 1 hour but with medical evidence I was approved.

  46. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 20, 2012 at 04:55 am   

    Generally not a fair judge. He can sometimes sit on post hearing decision for 1 year. Does a lot of post hearing development. He often writes scare tactics letters to doctors, implying that they could be in some sort of trouble by writing a favorable RFC. He also questions, the doctors about fees they may have received for writing their report.

  47. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 20, 2012 at 04:55 am   

    Generally not a fair judge. He can sometimes sit on post hearing decision for 1 year. Does a lot of post hearing development. He often writes scare tactics letters to doctors, implying that they could be in some sort of trouble by writing a favorable RFC. He also questions, the doctors about fees they may have received for writing their report.

  48. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 20, 2012 at 04:55 am   

    Generally not a fair judge. He can sometimes sit on post hearing decision for 1 year. Does a lot of post hearing development. He often writes scare tactics letters to doctors, implying that they could be in some sort of trouble by writing a favorable RFC. He also questions, the doctors about fees they may have received for writing their report.

  49. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    March 20, 2012 at 04:55 am   

    Generally not a fair judge. He can sometimes sit on post hearing decision for 1 year. Does a lot of post hearing development. He often writes scare tactics letters to doctors, implying that they could be in some sort of trouble by writing a favorable RFC. He also questions, the doctors about fees they may have received for writing their report.

  50. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    January 05, 2013 at 06:11 pm   

    Beyond arrogant. Could care less about adjudicating a claimant's case and spends more time delaying decisions and holding unnecessary supplemental hearings. The guy failed as a commissioner of the ny workers comp board and ran off to be a disability judge because it was an easier gig. Completely anti-attorney. Make sure you get every single thing on the record and object early and often with this guy.

  51. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    January 05, 2013 at 06:11 pm   

    Beyond arrogant. Could care less about adjudicating a claimant's case and spends more time delaying decisions and holding unnecessary supplemental hearings. The guy failed as a commissioner of the ny workers comp board and ran off to be a disability judge because it was an easier gig. Completely anti-attorney. Make sure you get every single thing on the record and object early and often with this guy.

  52. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    January 05, 2013 at 06:11 pm   

    Beyond arrogant. Could care less about adjudicating a claimant's case and spends more time delaying decisions and holding unnecessary supplemental hearings. The guy failed as a commissioner of the ny workers comp board and ran off to be a disability judge because it was an easier gig. Completely anti-attorney. Make sure you get every single thing on the record and object early and often with this guy.

  53. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    January 05, 2013 at 06:11 pm   

    Beyond arrogant. Could care less about adjudicating a claimant's case and spends more time delaying decisions and holding unnecessary supplemental hearings. The guy failed as a commissioner of the ny workers comp board and ran off to be a disability judge because it was an easier gig. Completely anti-attorney. Make sure you get every single thing on the record and object early and often with this guy.

  54. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    January 28, 2013 at 05:37 pm   

    Allegedly feels that the disability attorneys who appear in front of him are terrible lawyers. Yet as a Judge, he recently showed up at his hearing office at 9am, had hearings on his calendar beginning at 8am, and apparently had no idea he even had hearings. How can a federal judge not know he has hearings when he arrives at court? These hearings are potentially the most important proceedings in a claimant's life and he shows up late and even worse, unprepared.

  55. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    January 28, 2013 at 05:37 pm   

    Allegedly feels that the disability attorneys who appear in front of him are terrible lawyers. Yet as a Judge, he recently showed up at his hearing office at 9am, had hearings on his calendar beginning at 8am, and apparently had no idea he even had hearings. How can a federal judge not know he has hearings when he arrives at court? These hearings are potentially the most important proceedings in a claimant's life and he shows up late and even worse, unprepared.

  56. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    January 28, 2013 at 05:37 pm   

    Allegedly feels that the disability attorneys who appear in front of him are terrible lawyers. Yet as a Judge, he recently showed up at his hearing office at 9am, had hearings on his calendar beginning at 8am, and apparently had no idea he even had hearings. How can a federal judge not know he has hearings when he arrives at court? These hearings are potentially the most important proceedings in a claimant's life and he shows up late and even worse, unprepared.

  57. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    May 06, 2013 at 10:18 am   

    He pays more than half his cases. How can you complain about that?

  58. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    May 06, 2013 at 10:18 am   

    He pays more than half his cases. How can you complain about that?

  59. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    May 06, 2013 at 10:18 am   

    He pays more than half his cases. How can you complain about that?

  60. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    April 01, 2014 at 11:11 am   

    ALJ Weiss can be hard to read at times but, in general, he grants the case. He takes quite a while to issue a decision and although some of his denials are questionable, he actually is one of the best ALJs in NY based upon the number of his favorable decisions. As a lawyer, I am happy when I see my case is assigned to ALJ Weiss.

  61. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    April 01, 2014 at 11:11 am   

    ALJ Weiss can be hard to read at times but, in general, he grants the case. He takes quite a while to issue a decision and although some of his denials are questionable, he actually is one of the best ALJs in NY based upon the number of his favorable decisions. As a lawyer, I am happy when I see my case is assigned to ALJ Weiss.

  62. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    April 01, 2014 at 11:11 am   

    ALJ Weiss can be hard to read at times but, in general, he grants the case. He takes quite a while to issue a decision and although some of his denials are questionable, he actually is one of the best ALJs in NY based upon the number of his favorable decisions. As a lawyer, I am happy when I see my case is assigned to ALJ Weiss.

  63. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    January 29, 2019 at 02:43 pm   

    Judge Weiss was firm on my lawyer, my lawyer had eight months to be ready and wasn't. They expected me to get all the paperwork they needed I suffer from chf,dialysis,swollen legs ect..

  64. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    October 10, 2019 at 02:39 pm   

    Unprofessional,sloopy

  65. Anonymous says:
    Judge: Angela Banks
    February 14, 2020 at 08:22 pm   

    Feel like he is judgement and not fair he only goes by what is says on pAper like u can’t tell disabled or suffer illness from a paper like that not how it goes

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