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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data
Mellman, Nathan
CHICAGO Trending Up
46.2%
-11.7% vs national avg
What this means for your case: This judge has a 46.2% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.
Total Decisions
325
Fully Favorable
117
36.0%
Partially Favorable
33
10.2%
Denials
175
53.8%
Total Dispositions
383
Dismissals
58
15.1%
Awards
150
Trend (3yr)
Rising
Decision Breakdown (FY2025)
Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 36.0%Partially Favorable: 10.2%Denied: 53.8%
Approval Rate History
FY2016
29.9%187 dec
FY2017
32.8%284 dec
FY2018
41.2%408 dec
FY2019
41.6%466 dec
FY2020
39.1%391 dec
FY2021
38.4%289 dec
FY2022
36.5%290 dec
FY2023
43.3%245 dec
FY2024
50.4%375 dec
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