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Judge Melody Paige - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Oak Park, Illinois · SSA Region 05

79.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

79.1%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

20.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

64.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

402

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

460

FY 2025

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Judge Melody Paige Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Melody Paige

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Melody Paige's Statistics

Judge Melody Paige is an Administrative Law Judge at the Oak Park hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 402 cases, with an approval rate of 79.1%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 Melody Paige Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 64.9%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 79.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 20.9%
Dismissals 12.6%

About the Oak Park Hearing Office

Judge Melody Paige hears cases at the Oak Park hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Melody Paige

What are my chances of approval with Judge Melody Paige?
Judge Melody Paige's approval rate is 79.1% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (64.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Melody Paige conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Melody Paige decided 402 cases and had 460 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Melody Paige more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Melody Paige's approval rate of 79.1% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Melody Paige located?
Judge Melody Paige hears cases at the Oak Park hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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