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Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data
Skidmore, David
CHICAGO Trending Down
57.0%
-0.8% vs national avg
What this means for your case: This judge's 57.0% approval rate is somewhat below the national average of 57.8%. Thorough preparation and strong medical evidence will be especially important. Note: their approval rate has been declining over the past 3 years.
Total Decisions
314
Fully Favorable
155
49.4%
Partially Favorable
24
7.6%
Denials
135
43.0%
Total Dispositions
373
Dismissals
59
15.8%
Awards
179
Trend (3yr)
Falling
Decision Breakdown (FY2025)
Fully Fav
Partial
Denied
Fully Favorable: 49.4%Partially Favorable: 7.6%Denied: 43.0%
Approval Rate History
FY2011
50.0%10 dec
FY2012
45.9%205 dec
FY2012
48.0%50 dec
FY2012
41.2%51 dec
FY2013
47.6%441 dec
FY2014
57.9%432 dec
FY2015
57.2%367 dec
FY2016
51.7%298 dec
FY2017
61.3%377 dec
FY2018
51.4%424 dec
FY2019
52.9%361 dec
FY2020
60.2%352 dec
FY2021
63.9%316 dec
FY2022
70.7%222 dec
FY2023
57.4%242 dec
FY2024
62.1%322 dec
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