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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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