Official SSA Data

Judge Helen Valkavich - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 12

61.7%

Approval Rate

61.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

38.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

46.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

337

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

405

FY 2025

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Judge Helen Valkavich Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Helen Valkavich

Based on 12 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Helen Valkavich's Statistics

Judge Helen Valkavich is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc Chicago hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 337 cases, with an approval rate of 61.7%.

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.

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Judge Helen Valkavich Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 46.3%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 61.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 38.3%

Dismissals 16.8%

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 61.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (46.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Helen Valkavich?

In FY 2025, Judge Helen Valkavich decided 337 cases and had 405 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 61.7% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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