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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Valkavich, Helen
NHC CHICAGO · primary of 2 offices Stable
+1.6 pts vs national average
59.3%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge59.3%
NHC CHICAGO56.4%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for NHC CHICAGO, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (SPECIAL REVIEW CADRE).
Total decisions
236
Fully favorable
110
46.6%
Partially favorable
30
12.7%
Denials
96
40.7%
Total dispositions
275
Dismissals
39
14.2%
Awards
140
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 46.6%Partially fav. 12.7%Denied 40.7%
Approval rate history
FY2017
52.9%140 dec
FY2018
44.4%356 dec
FY2019
44.4%45 dec
FY2019
41.5%361 dec
FY2020
47.1%138 dec
FY2020
0.0%1 dec
FY2021
47.2%248 dec
FY2022
57.9%299 dec
FY2023
53.1%179 dec
FY2024
60.4%255 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at NHC CHICAGO (9)
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