Official SSA Data

Judge Michael Finnie - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Columbia SC, South Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

45.7%

Approval Rate

45.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

54.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

31.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

247

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

302

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael Finnie Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Finnie

Based on 19 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michael Finnie's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michael Finnie's Statistics

Judge Michael Finnie is an Administrative Law Judge at the Columbia SC hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 247 cases, with an approval rate of 45.7%.

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 Michael Finnie Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 31.6%

Partially Favorable 14.2%

Total Awards 45.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 54.3%

Dismissals 18.2%

About the Columbia SC Hearing Office

Judge Michael Finnie hears cases at the Columbia SC hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael Finnie

What are my chances of approval with Judge Michael Finnie?

Judge Michael Finnie's approval rate is 45.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (31.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Michael Finnie conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael Finnie decided 247 cases and had 302 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Michael Finnie more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Michael Finnie's approval rate of 45.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Michael Finnie located?

Judge Michael Finnie hears cases at the Columbia SC hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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