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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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