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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Schwalbach, Nicholas J.

-3.6 pts vs national average

54.2%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge54.2%
MILWAUKEE50.7%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

384

Fully favorable

191

49.7%

Partially favorable

17

4.4%

Denials

176

45.8%

Total dispositions

449

Dismissals

65

14.5%

Awards

208

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 49.7%Partially fav. 4.4%Denied 45.8%

Approval rate history

FY2023
57.9%171 dec
FY2024
52.9%456 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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