Official SSA Data

Judge Nathan Mellman - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Chicago, Illinois · SSA Region 05

46.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

46.2%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

53.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

36%

of decisions

Total Decisions

325

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

383

FY 2025

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Judge Nathan Mellman Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Nathan Mellman

Based on 21 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Nathan Mellman's Statistics

Judge Nathan Mellman is an Administrative Law Judge at the Chicago hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 325 cases, with an approval rate of 46.2%.

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 Nathan Mellman Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 36%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 46.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 53.8%
Dismissals 15.1%

About the Chicago Hearing Office

Judge Nathan Mellman hears cases at the Chicago hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Nathan Mellman

How often does Judge Nathan Mellman approve disability cases?
Judge Nathan Mellman's approval rate is 46.2% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (36%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Nathan Mellman's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Nathan Mellman decided 325 cases and had 383 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Nathan Mellman's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Nathan Mellman's approval rate of 46.2% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Nathan Mellman work at?
Judge Nathan Mellman hears cases at the Chicago hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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