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Judge Paul McAdam - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Covington GA, Georgia · SSA Region 04

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

75.7%

Approval Rate

75.7%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

24.3%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

68.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

329

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

427

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Paul McAdam Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Paul McAdam

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

Understanding Judge Paul McAdam's Statistics

Judge Paul McAdam is an Administrative Law Judge at the Covington GA hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 329 cases, with an approval rate of 75.7%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. 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 Paul McAdam Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 68.7%

Partially Favorable 7%

Total Awards 75.7%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 24.3%

Dismissals 23%

About the Covington GA Hearing Office

Judge Paul McAdam hears cases at the Covington GA hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Paul McAdam

What percentage of cases does Judge Paul McAdam approve?

Judge Paul McAdam's approval rate is 75.7% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (68.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Paul McAdam?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Paul McAdam decided 329 cases and had 427 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Paul McAdam rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Paul McAdam's approval rate of 75.7% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Paul McAdam assigned to?

Judge Paul McAdam hears cases at the Covington GA hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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