Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

McKay, Patricia S.

OAK PARKIllinois Stable

-16.2 pts vs national average

41.5%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge41.5%

OAK PARK65.7%

National avg57.7%

Total decisions

282

Fully favorable

34.0%

Partially favorable

7.4%

Denials

165

58.5%

Total dispositions

332

Dismissals

15.1%

Awards

117

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Partial

Denied

Fully fav. 34.0%Partially fav. 7.4%Denied 58.5%

Approval rate history

FY2010

43.9%301 dec

FY2011

38.8%353 dec

FY2012

33.4%341 dec

FY2013

38.2%369 dec

FY2014

31.7%341 dec

FY2015

32.5%338 dec

FY2016

43.7%293 dec

FY2017

47.5%282 dec

FY2018

39.1%325 dec

FY2019

38.0%345 dec

FY2020

37.6%250 dec

FY2021

35.6%160 dec

FY2022

39.7%179 dec

FY2023

46.4%235 dec

FY2024

40.2%301 dec

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