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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Martin, John
NHC CHICAGO Stable
+5.8 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge63.6%
NHC CHICAGO56.6%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
247
Fully favorable
131
53.0%
Partially favorable
26
10.5%
Denials
90
36.4%
Total dispositions
286
Dismissals
39
13.6%
Awards
157
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 53.0%Partially fav. 10.5%Denied 36.4%
Approval rate history
FY2016
88.6%396 dec
FY2016
61.7%209 dec
FY2017
58.3%319 dec
FY2017
48.8%43 dec
FY2018
55.1%354 dec
FY2019
61.6%417 dec
FY2020
61.0%380 dec
FY2021
55.6%354 dec
FY2022
65.8%287 dec
FY2023
60.1%198 dec
FY2024
62.4%197 dec
Above national Below national National avg
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