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Judge Michael F Schmitz - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Akron OH, Ohio · SSA Region 05

47.7%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

47.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

52.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

41.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

392

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

469

FY 2025

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Judge Michael F Schmitz Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael F Schmitz

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Michael F Schmitz's Statistics

Judge Michael F Schmitz is an Administrative Law Judge at the Akron OH hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 392 cases, with an approval rate of 47.7%.

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 Michael F Schmitz Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 41.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 47.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 52.3%
Dismissals 16.4%

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 percentage of cases does Judge Michael F Schmitz approve?
Judge Michael F Schmitz's approval rate is 47.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (41.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Michael F Schmitz?
In FY 2025, Judge Michael F Schmitz decided 392 cases and had 469 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Michael F Schmitz rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Michael F Schmitz's approval rate of 47.7% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Michael F Schmitz assigned to?
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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