Official SSA Data

Judge Nicholas Walter - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Special Review Cadre, District Of Columbia · SSA Region 12

70.7%

Approval Rate

70.7%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

29.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

53.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

225

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

365

FY 2025

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Judge Nicholas Walter Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Nicholas Walter

Based on 7 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Nicholas Walter's Statistics

Judge Nicholas Walter is an Administrative Law Judge at the Special Review Cadre hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 225 cases, with an approval rate of 70.7%.

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.

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Judge Nicholas Walter Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 53.8%

Partially Favorable N/A

Total Awards 70.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 29.3%

Dismissals 38.4%

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 70.7% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (53.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many disability hearings has Judge Nicholas Walter conducted?

In FY 2025, Judge Nicholas Walter decided 225 cases and had 365 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 70.7% is above the national average of 58.3%. 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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