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Judge Michael Hellman - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orland Park, Illinois · SSA Region 05

33.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

33.1%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

66.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

26.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

311

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

372

FY 2025

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Judge Michael Hellman Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Hellman

Based on 20 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Michael Hellman's Statistics

Judge Michael Hellman is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orland Park hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 311 cases, with an approval rate of 33.1%.

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 Hellman Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 26.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 33.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 66.9%
Dismissals 16.4%

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 33.1% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (26.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Michael Hellman conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Michael Hellman decided 311 cases and had 372 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 33.1% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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