Official SSA Data

Judge Candace McDaniel - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Louisville, Kentucky · SSA Region 04

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

45.1%

Approval Rate

45.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

54.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

33.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

410

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

481

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Candace McDaniel Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Candace McDaniel

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Candace McDaniel's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Candace McDaniel's Statistics

Judge Candace McDaniel is an Administrative Law Judge at the Louisville hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 410 cases, with an approval rate of 45.1%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

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Judge Candace McDaniel Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 33.4%

Partially Favorable 11.7%

Total Awards 45.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 54.9%

Dismissals 14.8%

About the Louisville Hearing Office

Judge Candace McDaniel hears cases at the Louisville hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Candace McDaniel

How often does Judge Candace McDaniel approve disability cases?

Judge Candace McDaniel's approval rate is 45.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (33.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Candace McDaniel's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Candace McDaniel decided 410 cases and had 481 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Candace McDaniel's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Candace McDaniel's approval rate of 45.1% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Candace McDaniel work at?

Judge Candace McDaniel hears cases at the Louisville hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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