Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Martin, John

NHC CHICAGO · primary of 2 officesIllinois Stable

+5.8 pts vs national average

63.6%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge63.6%

NHC CHICAGO55.7%

National avg57.7%

Figures below are for NHC CHICAGO, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (EVANSTON).

Total decisions

247

Fully favorable

131

53.0%

Partially favorable

10.5%

Denials

36.4%

Total dispositions

286

Dismissals

13.6%

Awards

157

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Partial

Denied

Fully fav. 53.0%Partially fav. 10.5%Denied 36.4%

Approval rate history

FY2010

83.9%601 dec

FY2011

81.2%584 dec

FY2012

86.2%522 dec

FY2013

86.1%583 dec

FY2014

86.4%442 dec

FY2015

87.5%513 dec

FY2016

79.3%605 dec

FY2017

69.0%665 dec

FY2018

67.3%663 dec

FY2019

71.5%809 dec

FY2020

71.3%738 dec

FY2021

63.7%625 dec

FY2022

69.7%475 dec

FY2023

67.5%372 dec

FY2024

67.4%258 dec

Above national Below national National avg

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