Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Schafer, Mark

LITTLE ROCK Stable

31.7%

-26.2% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 31.7% 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.

Total Decisions

379

Fully Favorable

22.4%

Partially Favorable

9.2%

Denials

259

68.3%

Total Dispositions

474

Dismissals

20.0%

Awards

120

Trend (3yr)

Stable

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Fav

Partial

Denied

Fully Favorable: 22.4%Partially Favorable: 9.2%Denied: 68.3%

Approval Rate History

FY2011

35.7%14 dec

FY2012

38.0%250 dec

FY2012

24.9%189 dec

FY2013

40.0%573 dec

FY2014

45.3%455 dec

FY2015

36.7%599 dec

FY2016

38.9%404 dec

FY2017

37.1%458 dec

FY2018

33.6%431 dec

FY2019

31.7%565 dec

FY2020

33.1%432 dec

FY2021

0.0%1 dec

FY2021

38.7%413 dec

FY2022

39.0%313 dec

FY2023

37.1%291 dec

FY2024

34.5%351 dec

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