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Judge Helen Valkavich - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 12

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

60.9%

Approval Rate

60.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

39.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

47.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

358

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

428

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Helen Valkavich Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Helen Valkavich

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

Understanding Judge Helen Valkavich's Statistics

Judge Helen Valkavich is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc Chicago hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 358 cases, with an approval rate of 60.9%.

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 Helen Valkavich Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 47.8%

Partially Favorable 13.1%

Total Awards 60.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 39.1%

Dismissals 16.4%

About the Nhc Chicago Hearing Office

Judge Helen Valkavich hears cases at the Nhc Chicago hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Helen Valkavich

What percentage of cases does Judge Helen Valkavich approve?

Judge Helen Valkavich's approval rate is 60.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (47.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Helen Valkavich?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Helen Valkavich decided 358 cases and had 428 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Helen Valkavich rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Helen Valkavich's approval rate of 60.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Helen Valkavich assigned to?

Judge Helen Valkavich hears cases at the Nhc Chicago hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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