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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Schmitz, Michael F.
AKRON OH Stable
-20.3 pts vs national average
37.5%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge37.5%
AKRON OH50.3%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
347
Fully favorable
107
30.8%
Partially favorable
23
6.6%
Denials
217
62.5%
Total dispositions
401
Dismissals
54
13.5%
Awards
130
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 30.8%Partially fav. 6.6%Denied 62.5%
Other ALJs at AKRON OH (6)
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