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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Hellman, Michael
-15.8 pts vs national average
41.9%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge41.9%
SPRINGFIELD MA59.4%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for SPRINGFIELD MA, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ORLAND PARK).
Total decisions
136
Fully favorable
51
37.5%
Partially favorable
6
4.4%
Denials
79
58.1%
Total dispositions
172
Dismissals
36
20.9%
Awards
57
3-year trend
Stable
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 37.5%Partially fav. 4.4%Denied 58.1%
Approval rate history
FY2010
60.5%347 dec
FY2011
60.2%507 dec
FY2012
50.4%399 dec
FY2013
49.5%400 dec
FY2014
55.3%358 dec
FY2015
41.7%403 dec
FY2016
40.1%292 dec
FY2017
50.6%316 dec
FY2018
54.8%396 dec
FY2019
58.1%372 dec
FY2020
57.2%285 dec
FY2021
42.5%327 dec
FY2022
32.4%259 dec
FY2023
37.3%201 dec
FY2024
36.5%304 dec
Above national Below national National avg
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