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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Helmer, Mary E
BIRMINGHAM Stable
-16.3 pts vs national average
41.4%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge41.4%
BIRMINGHAM51.7%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
304
Fully favorable
110
36.2%
Partially favorable
16
5.3%
Denials
178
58.6%
Total dispositions
363
Dismissals
59
16.3%
Awards
126
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 36.2%Partially fav. 5.3%Denied 58.6%
Approval rate history
FY2010
50.8%443 dec
FY2011
48.1%474 dec
FY2012
49.0%441 dec
FY2013
43.2%475 dec
FY2014
42.3%411 dec
FY2015
44.6%392 dec
FY2017
57.0%398 dec
FY2018
49.9%399 dec
FY2019
37.2%430 dec
FY2020
45.0%384 dec
FY2021
41.1%275 dec
FY2022
44.8%268 dec
FY2023
40.6%224 dec
FY2024
40.6%224 dec
Above national Below national National avg
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