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Judge David Skidmore - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 05

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

56.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

56.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

43.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

49.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

338

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

413

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge David Skidmore Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David Skidmore

Based on 27 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge David Skidmore's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge David Skidmore's Statistics

Judge David Skidmore is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chicago hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 338 cases, with an approval rate of 56.8%.

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.

Judge David Skidmore Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 49.4%
Partially Favorable 7.4%
Total Awards 56.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.2%
Dismissals 18.2%

About the Chicago Hearing Office

Judge David Skidmore hears cases at the Chicago hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge David Skidmore

How often does Judge David Skidmore approve disability cases?
Judge David Skidmore's approval rate is 56.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (49.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge David Skidmore's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge David Skidmore decided 338 cases and had 413 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge David Skidmore's approval rate above or below average?
Judge David Skidmore's approval rate of 56.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge David Skidmore work at?
Judge David Skidmore hears cases at the Chicago hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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