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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Schwalbach, Nicholas J.

MILWAUKEE Stable

-4.3 pts vs national average

53.4%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge53.4%
MILWAUKEE49.7%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

350

Fully favorable

172

49.1%

Partially favorable

15

4.3%

Denials

163

46.6%

Total dispositions

408

Dismissals

58

14.2%

Awards

187

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 49.1%Partially fav. 4.3%Denied 46.6%

Other ALJs at MILWAUKEE (6)

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