Data: Q2 FY2025 · Source: SSA Public Data

Van Dyck, Christopher

FORT WORTH Trending Up

46.7%

-11.2% vs national avg

What this means for your case: This judge has a 46.7% approval rate — significantly below the national average of 57.8%. Expect a high bar for evidence. Prepare thoroughly for cross-examination and ensure all medical records are complete. Their approval rate has been trending upward over the past 3 years.

Total Decisions

15

Fully Favorable

4

26.7%

Partially Favorable

3

20.0%

Denials

8

53.3%

Total Dispositions

16

Dismissals

1

6.3%

Awards

7

Trend (3yr)

Rising

Decision Breakdown (FY2025)

Fully Favorable: 26.7%Partially Favorable: 20.0%Denied: 53.3%

Approval Rate History

FY2012

50.0%24 dec

FY2013

36.9%65 dec

FY2013

38.8%320 dec

FY2014

40.0%418 dec

FY2015

51.0%441 dec

FY2016

51.9%430 dec

FY2017

58.8%461 dec

FY2018

46.1%386 dec

FY2019

51.6%490 dec

FY2020

53.3%385 dec

FY2021

55.1%419 dec

FY2022

46.6%281 dec

FY2023

66.7%3 dec

FY2023

49.5%222 dec

FY2024

0.0%1 dec

FY2024

57.5%315 dec

FY2024

33.3%3 dec

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381 decisions64.0%

Hertzig, Michael S

118 decisions63.6%

189 decisions61.4%

Wyatt, Kimberly O

203 decisions61.1%

407 decisions58.2%

381 decisions53.8%

Carvalho, Sherrill A. L

373 decisions51.5%

409 decisions48.9%

Panter, Marjorie

198 decisions42.4%