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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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