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Maryland ALJ Statistics

Social Security Disability hearing statistics for 2 hearing offices and 29 administrative law judges in Maryland.

State Approval Rate

58.5%

vs 58.3% national

Hearing Offices

2

in Maryland

ALJs

29

active judges

Avg Wait Time

8.5 months

vs 8 months national

Hearing Offices in Maryland

Office ALJs Approval Rate Wait Time Processing Pending
Baltimore 13 66% 8 months 291 days 2,243
Nhc Baltimore 16 48.8% 10 months 402 days 924

About Maryland Disability Hearings

Social Security disability hearings in Maryland are conducted across 2 hearing offices in SSA Region 03. A total of 29 Administrative Law Judges are currently assigned to hear cases in the state.

The average approval rate across Maryland hearing offices is 58.5%, which is close to the national average of 58.3%. This rate aggregates decisions from all judges across the state's hearing offices. Within the state, office-level approval rates range from 48.8% at the Nhc Baltimore hearing office to 66% at the Baltimore hearing office, a 17-point difference.

Wait times across Maryland offices range from 8 months at the Baltimore hearing office to 10 months at the Nhc Baltimore hearing office.

Across all offices, there are 3,167 cases currently pending in Maryland, averaging approximately 109 pending cases per judge. Click on any hearing office below to see detailed judge-level statistics and individual approval rates.

Maryland Hearing Landscape

Maryland's 2 hearing offices each serve different geographic areas of the state. Case assignment is based on the claimant's residential address, so hearing location and judge assignment depend on where the claimant lives rather than personal preference. All statistics on this page are weighted by individual judge caseloads to accurately reflect the volume of cases processed.

With 2 hearing offices, Maryland provides multiple venues for disability hearings. Office sizes vary from 13 judges at the Baltimore hearing office to 16 judges at the Nhc Baltimore hearing office. Cases are assigned to offices based on the claimant's residential address, so hearing location is determined by geography rather than preference.

For attorneys practicing disability law in Maryland, understanding the local hearing landscape is an important part of case preparation. The data on this page provides a starting point for evaluating office-level patterns, though individual judge statistics offer more granular insight into decision-making tendencies. Visit individual office pages for judge-level data.

Maryland Disability Hearing FAQ

What is the disability approval rate in Maryland?
The average ALJ approval rate in Maryland is 58.5% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable and partially favorable decisions. The national average is 58.3%, putting Maryland above the national benchmark. Office-level rates within the state range from 48.8% to 66%.
How many Social Security hearing offices are in Maryland?
Maryland has 2 SSA hearing offices with a total of 29 administrative law judges. The largest office is the Nhc Baltimore hearing office with 16 judges, while the Baltimore hearing office has 13. Hearing location is determined by the claimant's home address. Within each office, judges are assigned cases through a rotational scheduling system.
Which hearing office in Maryland has the shortest wait time?
The Baltimore hearing office currently has the shortest wait time at 8 months. The longest wait is at the Nhc Baltimore hearing office at 10 months, a gap of 2.0 months. These wait time figures represent the latest available snapshot and may fluctuate as hearing volumes and judge availability change over time.
How is state data calculated?
With 29 active judges, Maryland processes a significant caseload. State averages are calculated by aggregating data from all hearing offices within the state. See our methodology page for details on data sources and calculations. All statistics are drawn from publicly available SSA disposition data, updated periodically as new fiscal year reports become available.
How does Maryland compare to other states?
Maryland is in SSA Region 03. Its average approval rate of 58.5% is above the national average of 58.3%. For a full comparison of approval rates and wait times across all states, visit the states overview page.
What factors influence hearing outcomes in Maryland?
Hearing outcomes in Maryland are influenced by several factors including the strength and completeness of medical evidence, vocational factors such as the claimant's age, education, and work history, the quality of legal representation at the hearing, and individual judge decision-making patterns. With 29 active judges across 2 offices, outcomes in Maryland reflect a broad range of judicial decision-making patterns.

While all ALJs apply the same federal disability standards, these case-level factors can lead to variation in outcomes across offices and judges.
Can I transfer my hearing to a different office in Maryland?
The SSA assigns cases to offices according to claimant geography, and judges receive cases through rotation rather than selection. While transfers between offices are generally not possible based on preference, a change of address that moves you into a different office's service area may result in case reassignment. Maryland has 2 hearing offices, each serving a defined geographic area within the state.

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