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Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Charleston SC, South Carolina · SSA Region 04

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

56.7%

Approval Rate

56.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

43.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

46.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

423

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

525

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt

Based on 26 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt's Statistics

Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt is an Administrative Law Judge at the Charleston SC hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 423 cases, with an approval rate of 56.7%.

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 Nicole S Forbes Schmitt Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 46.6%

Partially Favorable 10.2%

Total Awards 56.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 43.3%

Dismissals 19.4%

About the Charleston SC Hearing Office

Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt hears cases at the Charleston SC hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt

How often does Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt approve disability cases?

Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt's approval rate is 56.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (46.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt decided 423 cases and had 525 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt's approval rate of 56.7% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt work at?

Judge Nicole S Forbes Schmitt hears cases at the Charleston SC hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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