Official SSA Data

Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · SSA Region 05

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

53.8%

Approval Rate

53.8%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

46.2%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

48.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

465

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

546

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach

Based on 34 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach's Statistics

Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach is an Administrative Law Judge at the Milwaukee hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 465 cases, with an approval rate of 53.8%.

This approval rate is below 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 Nicholas J. Schwalbach Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 48.8%

Partially Favorable 4.9%

Total Awards 53.8%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 46.2%

Dismissals 14.8%

About the Milwaukee Hearing Office

Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach hears cases at the Milwaukee hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach

What percentage of cases does Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach approve?

Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach's approval rate is 53.8% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (48.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach decided 465 cases and had 546 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach's approval rate of 53.8% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach assigned to?

Judge Nicholas J. Schwalbach hears cases at the Milwaukee hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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