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Judge Michael Hellman - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orland Park, Illinois · SSA Region 05

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

41%

Approval Rate

41%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

59%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

35.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

310

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

373

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael Hellman Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Hellman

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michael Hellman's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michael Hellman's Statistics

Judge Michael Hellman is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orland Park hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 310 cases, with an approval rate of 41%.

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 Hellman Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 35.8%

Partially Favorable 5.2%

Total Awards 41%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 59%

Dismissals 16.9%

About the Orland Park Hearing Office

Judge Michael Hellman hears cases at the Orland Park hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael Hellman

What are my chances of approval with Judge Michael Hellman?

Judge Michael Hellman's approval rate is 41% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (35.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Michael Hellman conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael Hellman decided 310 cases and had 373 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Michael Hellman more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Michael Hellman's approval rate of 41% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Michael Hellman located?

Judge Michael Hellman hears cases at the Orland Park hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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