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Judge Michael N Balter - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Madison, Wisconsin · SSA Region 05

60.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

60.6%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

39.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

49%

of decisions

Total Decisions

396

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

465

FY 2025

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Judge Michael N Balter Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael N Balter

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Michael N Balter's Statistics

Judge Michael N Balter is an Administrative Law Judge at the Madison hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 396 cases, with an approval rate of 60.6%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%.

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 N Balter Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 49%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 60.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 39.4%
Dismissals 14.8%

About the Madison Hearing Office

Judge Michael N Balter hears cases at the Madison hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael N Balter

What is Judge Michael N Balter's approval rate?
Judge Michael N Balter's approval rate is 60.6% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (49%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Michael N Balter decided?
In FY 2025, Judge Michael N Balter decided 396 cases and had 465 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Michael N Balter compare to other judges?
Judge Michael N Balter's approval rate of 60.6% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Michael N Balter hear cases?
Judge Michael N Balter hears cases at the Madison hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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