Official SSA Data

Judge Margaret A Carey - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 05

51.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

51.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

48.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

33.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

315

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

404

FY 2025

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Judge Margaret A Carey Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Margaret A Carey

Based on 19 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Margaret A Carey's Statistics

Judge Margaret A Carey is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chicago hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 315 cases, with an approval rate of 51.7%.

This approval rate is below 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.

Judge Margaret A Carey Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 33.3%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 51.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 48.3%
Dismissals 22%

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 51.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (33.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Margaret A Carey conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Margaret A Carey decided 315 cases and had 404 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 51.7% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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