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Judge Mark Mendola - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Dallas Downtown, Texas · SSA Region 06

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

52%

Approval Rate

52%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

48%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

38.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

244

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

319

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Mark Mendola Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Mark Mendola

Based on 15 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Mark Mendola's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Mark Mendola's Statistics

Judge Mark Mendola is an Administrative Law Judge at the Dallas Downtown hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 244 cases, with an approval rate of 52%.

This approval rate is below 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 Mark Mendola Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 38.5%

Partially Favorable 13.5%

Total Awards 52%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 48%

Dismissals 23.5%

About the Dallas Downtown Hearing Office

Judge Mark Mendola hears cases at the Dallas Downtown hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Mark Mendola

What is Judge Mark Mendola's approval rate?

Judge Mark Mendola's approval rate is 52% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (38.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Mark Mendola decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Mark Mendola decided 244 cases and had 319 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Mark Mendola compare to other judges?

Judge Mark Mendola's approval rate of 52% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Mark Mendola hear cases?

Judge Mark Mendola hears cases at the Dallas Downtown hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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