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Judge Donna Walker - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Spokane, Washington · SSA Region 10

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

84.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

84.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

15.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

80.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

345

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

405

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Donna Walker Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Donna Walker

Based on 28 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Donna Walker's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Donna Walker's Statistics

Judge Donna Walker is an Administrative Law Judge at the Spokane hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 345 cases, with an approval rate of 84.9%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-than-average approval rates.

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 Donna Walker Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 80.9%
Partially Favorable 4.1%
Total Awards 84.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 15.1%
Dismissals 14.8%

About the Spokane Hearing Office

Judge Donna Walker hears cases at the Spokane hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Donna Walker

How often does Judge Donna Walker approve disability cases?
Judge Donna Walker's approval rate is 84.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (80.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Donna Walker's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Donna Walker decided 345 cases and had 405 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Donna Walker's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Donna Walker's approval rate of 84.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Donna Walker work at?
Judge Donna Walker hears cases at the Spokane hearing office in SSA Region 10. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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