Official SSA Data

Judge David Skidmore - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 05

57%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

57%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

43%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

49.4%

of decisions

Total Decisions

314

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

373

FY 2025

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Judge David Skidmore Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David Skidmore

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge David Skidmore's Statistics

Judge David Skidmore is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chicago hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 314 cases, with an approval rate of 57%.

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.

Judge David Skidmore Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 49.4%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 57%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43%
Dismissals 15.8%

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 57% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (49.4%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge David Skidmore's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge David Skidmore decided 314 cases and had 373 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 57% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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