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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Schmitz, Michael F.
AKRON OH Stable
-19.8 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge38.0%
AKRON OH51.4%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
313
Fully favorable
98
31.3%
Partially favorable
21
6.7%
Denials
194
62.0%
Total dispositions
361
Dismissals
48
13.3%
Awards
119
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 31.3%Partially fav. 6.7%Denied 62.0%
Other ALJs at AKRON OH (6)
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