Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Penn, Laureen

NHC BALTIMORE Trending Down

44.1%

-13.7% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 44.1% 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

161

Fully Favorable

51

31.7%

Partially Favorable

20

12.4%

Denials

90

55.9%

Total Dispositions

173

Dismissals

12

6.9%

Awards

71

Trend (3yr)

Falling

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Denied

Fully Favorable: 31.7%Partially Favorable: 12.4%Denied: 55.9%

Approval Rate History

FY2015

47.1%87 dec

FY2015

42.5%120 dec

FY2016

45.6%386 dec

FY2017

43.5%432 dec

FY2018

41.9%418 dec

FY2019

39.5%436 dec

FY2020

42.9%273 dec

FY2021

41.7%247 dec

FY2022

63.4%268 dec

FY2023

56.7%187 dec

FY2024

42.9%203 dec

Above national avg Below national avg National avg line

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97 decisions60.8%

318 decisions56.9%

Dillon, Christopher L

34 decisions52.9%

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153 decisions52.9%

89 decisions49.4%

Hammock, Melissa

326 decisions49.4%

Grunberg, Hope G

33 decisions48.5%

284 decisions45.4%

305 decisions40.0%

180 decisions32.8%