Official SSA Data

Judge Mary E Helmer - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Birmingham, Alabama · SSA Region 04

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

40.4%

Approval Rate

40.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

59.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

34.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

428

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

504

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Mary E Helmer Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Mary E Helmer

Based on 25 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Mary E Helmer's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Mary E Helmer's Statistics

Judge Mary E Helmer is an Administrative Law Judge at the Birmingham hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 428 cases, with an approval rate of 40.4%.

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 Mary E Helmer Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 34.6%

Partially Favorable 5.8%

Total Awards 40.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 59.6%

Dismissals 15.1%

About the Birmingham Hearing Office

Judge Mary E Helmer hears cases at the Birmingham hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Mary E Helmer

What is Judge Mary E Helmer's approval rate?

Judge Mary E Helmer's approval rate is 40.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (34.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Mary E Helmer decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Mary E Helmer decided 428 cases and had 504 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Mary E Helmer compare to other judges?

Judge Mary E Helmer's approval rate of 40.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Mary E Helmer hear cases?

Judge Mary E Helmer hears cases at the Birmingham hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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