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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Melvin, Patricia

JACKSON MS OHO Trending Down

45.2%

-12.6% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 45.2% 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. Note: their approval rate has been declining over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

314

Fully Favorable

116

36.9%

Partially Favorable

26

8.3%

Denials

172

54.8%

Total Dispositions

390

Dismissals

76

19.5%

Awards

142

Trend (3yr)

Falling

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 36.9%Partially Favorable: 8.3%Denied: 54.8%

Approval Rate History

FY2013
40.2%229 dec
FY2014
47.4%194 dec
FY2014
32.5%203 dec
FY2015
41.4%444 dec
FY2016
36.7%441 dec
FY2017
41.6%445 dec
FY2018
35.0%469 dec
FY2019
44.6%448 dec
FY2020
38.0%461 dec
FY2021
36.3%400 dec
FY2021
0.0%1 dec
FY2022
42.9%268 dec
FY2022
0.0%1 dec
FY2022
0.0%1 dec
FY2022
100.0%2 dec
FY2023
45.0%349 dec
FY2024
50.5%281 dec
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