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Judge Michael Pendola - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Orland Park, Illinois · SSA Region 05

84.8%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

84.8%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

15.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

75.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

223

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

272

FY 2025

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Judge Michael Pendola Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael Pendola

Based on 13 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Michael Pendola's Statistics

Judge Michael Pendola is an Administrative Law Judge at the Orland Park hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 223 cases, with an approval rate of 84.8%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with higher-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 Pendola Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 75.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 84.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 15.2%
Dismissals 18%

About the Orland Park Hearing Office

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael Pendola

What are my chances of approval with Judge Michael Pendola?
Judge Michael Pendola's approval rate is 84.8% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (75.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Michael Pendola conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Michael Pendola decided 223 cases and had 272 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Michael Pendola more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Michael Pendola's approval rate of 84.8% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Michael Pendola located?
Judge Michael Pendola hears cases at the Orland Park hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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