Approval Rate
69.5%
vs 58.3% national
Denial Rate
30.5%
of decisions
Fully Favorable
60.1%
of decisions
Total Decisions
419
FY 2025
Total Dispositions
483
FY 2025
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Understanding Judge James E Macdonald's Statistics
Judge James E Macdonald is an Administrative Law Judge at the Evanston hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 419 cases, with an approval rate of 69.5%.
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 James E Macdonald hears cases at the Evanston hearing office.
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