Official SSA Data

Judge Michael F. Schmitz - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Akron OH, Ohio · SSA Region 05

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

38.3%

Approval Rate

38.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

61.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

32.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

467

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

535

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael F. Schmitz Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael F. Schmitz

Based on 33 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michael F. Schmitz's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michael F. Schmitz's Statistics

Judge Michael F. Schmitz is an Administrative Law Judge at the Akron OH hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 467 cases, with an approval rate of 38.3%.

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 F. Schmitz Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 32.1%

Partially Favorable 6.2%

Total Awards 38.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 61.7%

Dismissals 12.7%

About the Akron OH Hearing Office

Judge Michael F. Schmitz hears cases at the Akron OH hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael F. Schmitz

What is Judge Michael F. Schmitz's approval rate?

Judge Michael F. Schmitz's approval rate is 38.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (32.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Michael F. Schmitz decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael F. Schmitz decided 467 cases and had 535 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Michael F. Schmitz compare to other judges?

Judge Michael F. Schmitz's approval rate of 38.3% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Michael F. Schmitz hear cases?

Judge Michael F. Schmitz hears cases at the Akron OH hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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