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Judge Donald G D'amato - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Livonia MI, Michigan · SSA Region 05

64.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

64.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

35.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

58.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

464

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

536

FY 2025

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Judge Donald G D'amato Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Donald G D'amato

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Donald G D'amato's Statistics

Judge Donald G D'amato is an Administrative Law Judge at the Livonia MI hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 464 cases, with an approval rate of 64.7%.

This approval rate is above 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 Donald G D'amato Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 58.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 64.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 35.3%
Dismissals 13.4%

About the Livonia MI Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Donald G D'amato

How often does Judge Donald G D'amato approve disability cases?
Judge Donald G D'amato's approval rate is 64.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (58.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Donald G D'amato's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Donald G D'amato decided 464 cases and had 536 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Donald G D'amato's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Donald G D'amato's approval rate of 64.7% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Donald G D'amato work at?
Judge Donald G D'amato hears cases at the Livonia MI hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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