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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Schaefer, Michael
MADISON Stable
-32.8 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge25.0%
MADISON61.0%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
4
Fully favorable
1
25.0%
Partially favorable
0
0.0%
Denials
3
75.0%
Total dispositions
4
Dismissals
0
0.0%
Awards
1
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav. 25.0%Partially fav. 0.0%Denied 75.0%
Approval rate history
FY2015
63.4%41 dec
FY2015
65.9%91 dec
FY2016
61.4%277 dec
FY2017
75.1%293 dec
FY2018
62.1%359 dec
FY2019
62.7%421 dec
FY2020
51.5%427 dec
FY2021
50.9%426 dec
FY2022
59.6%384 dec
FY2023
62.3%297 dec
FY2024
63.1%417 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at MADISON (4)
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