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Judge Donald Neely - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Baltimore, Maryland · SSA Region 03

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

67.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

67.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

32.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

371

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

474

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Donald Neely Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Donald Neely

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Donald Neely's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Donald Neely's Statistics

Judge Donald Neely is an Administrative Law Judge at the Baltimore hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 371 cases, with an approval rate of 67.7%.

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.

Judge Donald Neely Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.5%
Partially Favorable 16.2%
Total Awards 67.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 32.3%
Dismissals 21.7%

About the Baltimore Hearing Office

Judge Donald Neely hears cases at the Baltimore hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Donald Neely

What percentage of cases does Judge Donald Neely approve?
Judge Donald Neely's approval rate is 67.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (51.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Donald Neely?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Donald Neely decided 371 cases and had 474 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Donald Neely rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Donald Neely's approval rate of 67.7% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Donald Neely assigned to?
Judge Donald Neely hears cases at the Baltimore hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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