Official SSA Data

Judge Carla McMichael - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Atlanta Downtown, Georgia · SSA Region 04

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

52.6%

Approval Rate

52.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

47.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

48%

of decisions

Total Decisions

302

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

365

12 months ending July 2026

Compare Judge Carla McMichael

See how this judge compares to others side-by-side

Compare Judges

Judge Carla McMichael Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Carla McMichael

Based on 15 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Carla McMichael's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Carla McMichael's Statistics

Judge Carla McMichael is an Administrative Law Judge at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 302 cases, with an approval rate of 52.6%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%.

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.

Know what changed at the SSA today, automatically.

Chronicle monitors the ERE daily for 100+ disability firms so they never miss a document, questionnaire, or hearing notice.

How are you using this data?

Judge Carla McMichael Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 48%

Partially Favorable 4.6%

Total Awards 52.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 47.4%

Dismissals 17.3%

About the Atlanta Downtown Hearing Office

Judge Carla McMichael hears cases at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office.

View all judges at Atlanta Downtown

Embed this badge on your website

 <iframe src="https://www.chroniclelegal.com/hearings/embed/judge/carla-mcmichael" width="360" height="130" style="border:0" title="Judge Carla McMichael Statistics - Chronicle"></iframe> 

Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Carla McMichael

What are my chances of approval with Judge Carla McMichael?

Judge Carla McMichael's approval rate is 52.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (48%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Carla McMichael conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Carla McMichael decided 302 cases and had 365 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Carla McMichael more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Carla McMichael's approval rate of 52.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Carla McMichael located?

Judge Carla McMichael hears cases at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

ALJ Statistics: Powered by Chronicle

Chronicle monitors the ERE daily so disability attorneys never miss a document, questionnaire, or hearing notice. Trusted by 100+ law firms as their virtual SSA mailroom software.

Learn More