Official SSA Data

Judge Donald D'amato - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Livonia MI, Michigan · SSA Region 05

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

64.6%

Approval Rate

64.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

35.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

59.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

511

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

586

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Donald D'amato Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Donald D'amato

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Donald D'amato's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Donald D'amato's Statistics

Judge Donald D'amato is an Administrative Law Judge at the Livonia MI hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 511 cases, with an approval rate of 64.6%.

This approval rate is above 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.

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Judge Donald D'amato Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 59.5%

Partially Favorable 5.1%

Total Awards 64.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.4%

Dismissals 12.8%

About the Livonia MI Hearing Office

Judge Donald D'amato hears cases at the Livonia MI hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Donald D'amato

What is Judge Donald D'amato's approval rate?

Judge Donald D'amato's approval rate is 64.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (59.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Donald D'amato decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Donald D'amato decided 511 cases and had 586 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Donald D'amato compare to other judges?

Judge Donald D'amato's approval rate of 64.6% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Donald D'amato hear cases?

Judge Donald D'amato hears cases at the Livonia MI hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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