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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Schwalbach, Nicholas J.

MILWAUKEE Stable

-4.6 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge53.2%
MILWAUKEE49.2%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

308

Fully favorable

149

48.4%

Partially favorable

15

4.9%

Denials

144

46.8%

Total dispositions

361

Dismissals

53

14.7%

Awards

164

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 48.4%Partially fav. 4.9%Denied 46.8%

Other ALJs at MILWAUKEE (6)

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