Official SSA Data

Judge Melissa Hammock - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Nhc Baltimore, Maryland · SSA Region 12

49.4%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

49.4%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

50.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

41.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

326

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

391

FY 2025

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Judge Melissa Hammock Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Melissa Hammock

Based on 12 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Melissa Hammock's Statistics

Judge Melissa Hammock is an Administrative Law Judge at the Nhc Baltimore hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 326 cases, with an approval rate of 49.4%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. 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 Melissa Hammock Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 41.1%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 49.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 50.6%
Dismissals 16.6%

About the Nhc Baltimore Hearing Office

Judge Melissa Hammock hears cases at the Nhc Baltimore hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Melissa Hammock

What are my chances of approval with Judge Melissa Hammock?
Judge Melissa Hammock's approval rate is 49.4% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (41.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Melissa Hammock conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Melissa Hammock decided 326 cases and had 391 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Melissa Hammock more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Melissa Hammock's approval rate of 49.4% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Melissa Hammock located?
Judge Melissa Hammock hears cases at the Nhc Baltimore hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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