Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Hammock, Melissa

NHC BALTIMORE Stable

49.4%

-8.4% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge's 49.4% approval rate is somewhat below the national average of 57.8%. Thorough preparation and strong medical evidence will be especially important.

Total Decisions

326

Fully Favorable

134

41.1%

Partially Favorable

8.3%

Denials

165

50.6%

Total Dispositions

391

Dismissals

16.6%

Awards

161

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 41.1%Partially Favorable: 8.3%Denied: 50.6%

Approval Rate History

FY2016

100.0%3 dec

FY2016

59.1%66 dec

FY2017

45.7%245 dec

FY2017

41.1%163 dec

FY2018

42.0%407 dec

FY2019

46.1%455 dec

FY2020

41.8%419 dec

FY2021

37.0%305 dec

FY2022

49.0%259 dec

FY2023

45.3%148 dec

FY2024

53.2%190 dec

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