Official SSA Data

Judge Mark Schafer - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Little Rock, Arkansas · SSA Region 06

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

34.6%

Approval Rate

34.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

65.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

25.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

428

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

553

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Mark Schafer Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Mark Schafer

Based on 29 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Mark Schafer's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Mark Schafer's Statistics

Judge Mark Schafer is an Administrative Law Judge at the Little Rock hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 428 cases, with an approval rate of 34.6%.

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.

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Judge Mark Schafer Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 25.2%

Partially Favorable 9.3%

Total Awards 34.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 65.4%

Dismissals 22.6%

About the Little Rock Hearing Office

Judge Mark Schafer hears cases at the Little Rock hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Mark Schafer

What is Judge Mark Schafer's approval rate?

Judge Mark Schafer's approval rate is 34.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (25.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Mark Schafer decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Mark Schafer decided 428 cases and had 553 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Mark Schafer compare to other judges?

Judge Mark Schafer's approval rate of 34.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Mark Schafer hear cases?

Judge Mark Schafer hears cases at the Little Rock hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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