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Judge Michael R Swan - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chattanooga, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

93.5%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

93.5%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

6.5%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

88.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

62

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

79

FY 2025

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Judge Michael R Swan Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael R Swan

Based on 5 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Michael R Swan's Statistics

Judge Michael R Swan is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chattanooga hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 62 cases, with an approval rate of 93.5%.

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 R Swan Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 88.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 93.5%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 6.5%
Dismissals 21.5%

About the Chattanooga Hearing Office

Judge Michael R Swan hears cases at the Chattanooga hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael R Swan

What are my chances of approval with Judge Michael R Swan?
Judge Michael R Swan's approval rate is 93.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (88.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many disability hearings has Judge Michael R Swan conducted?
In FY 2025, Judge Michael R Swan decided 62 cases and had 79 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Michael R Swan more favorable than other ALJs?
Judge Michael R Swan's approval rate of 93.5% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where is Judge Michael R Swan located?
Judge Michael R Swan hears cases at the Chattanooga hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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