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Judge Nicholas Walter - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Special Review Cadre, District Of Columbia · SSA Region 12

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

62.9%

Approval Rate

62.9%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

37.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

46.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

256

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

405

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Nicholas Walter Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Nicholas Walter

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

Understanding Judge Nicholas Walter's Statistics

Judge Nicholas Walter is an Administrative Law Judge at the Special Review Cadre hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 256 cases, with an approval rate of 62.9%.

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 Nicholas Walter Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 46.9%

Partially Favorable 16%

Total Awards 62.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 37.1%

Dismissals 36.8%

About the Special Review Cadre Hearing Office

Judge Nicholas Walter hears cases at the Special Review Cadre hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Nicholas Walter

What are my chances of approval with Judge Nicholas Walter?

Judge Nicholas Walter's approval rate is 62.9% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (46.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Nicholas Walter conducted?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Nicholas Walter decided 256 cases and had 405 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Nicholas Walter more favorable than other ALJs?

Judge Nicholas Walter's approval rate of 62.9% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where is Judge Nicholas Walter located?

Judge Nicholas Walter hears cases at the Special Review Cadre hearing office in SSA Region 12. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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