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Judge Patricia S McKay - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Oak Park, Illinois · SSA Region 05

39.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

39.2%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

60.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

31.1%

of decisions

Total Decisions

286

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

337

FY 2025

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Judge Patricia S McKay Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Patricia S McKay

Based on 18 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Patricia S McKay's Statistics

Judge Patricia S McKay is an Administrative Law Judge at the Oak Park hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 286 cases, with an approval rate of 39.2%.

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 Patricia S McKay Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 31.1%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 39.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 60.8%
Dismissals 15.1%

About the Oak Park Hearing Office

Judge Patricia S McKay hears cases at the Oak Park hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Patricia S McKay

What percentage of cases does Judge Patricia S McKay approve?
Judge Patricia S McKay's approval rate is 39.2% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (31.1%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Patricia S McKay?
In FY 2025, Judge Patricia S McKay decided 286 cases and had 337 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Patricia S McKay rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Patricia S McKay's approval rate of 39.2% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Patricia S McKay assigned to?
Judge Patricia S McKay hears cases at the Oak Park hearing office in SSA Region 05. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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