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Judge Margaret A Carey - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 05

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

48.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

48.2%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

51.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

25.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

371

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

434

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Margaret A Carey Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Margaret A Carey

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

Understanding Judge Margaret A Carey's Statistics

Judge Margaret A Carey is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chicago hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 371 cases, with an approval rate of 48.2%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-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 Margaret A Carey Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 25.1%
Partially Favorable 23.2%
Total Awards 48.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51.8%
Dismissals 14.5%

About the Chicago Hearing Office

Judge Margaret A Carey hears cases at the Chicago hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Margaret A Carey

What are my chances of approval with Judge Margaret A Carey?
Judge Margaret A Carey's approval rate is 48.2% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (25.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Margaret A Carey conducted?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Margaret A Carey decided 371 cases and had 434 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Margaret A Carey more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Margaret A Carey's approval rate of 48.2% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Margaret A Carey located?
Judge Margaret A Carey hears cases at the Chicago hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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