Approval Rate
61.6%
vs 57.6% national, same period
Denial Rate
38.4%
of decisions
Fully Favorable
51.4%
of decisions
Total Decisions
471
12 months ending July 2026
Total Dispositions
551
12 months ending July 2026
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Judge Michael Balter Approval Rate Over Time
Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Balter
Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michael Balter's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.
Understanding Judge Michael Balter's Statistics
Judge Michael Balter is an Administrative Law Judge at the Akron OH hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 471 cases, with an approval rate of 61.6%.
This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.
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 Balter hears cases at the Akron OH hearing office.
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