Official SSA Data

Judge Carla McMichael - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Atlanta Downtown, Georgia · SSA Region 04

53.1%

Approval Rate

53.1%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

46.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

194

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

231

FY 2025

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Judge Carla McMichael Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Carla McMichael

Based on 7 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Carla McMichael's Statistics

Judge Carla McMichael is an Administrative Law Judge at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 194 cases, with an approval rate of 53.1%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%.

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 Carla McMichael Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.4%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 53.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 46.9%

Dismissals 16%

About the Atlanta Downtown Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Carla McMichael

What are my chances of approval with Judge Carla McMichael?

Judge Carla McMichael's approval rate is 53.1% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (47.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Carla McMichael conducted?

In FY 2025, Judge Carla McMichael decided 194 cases and had 231 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 53.1% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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.

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