Dillon, Christopher L

Baltimore NHC, MD · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

45.0%

Below the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Dillon approves 45.0% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Dillon Decides Cases

Approved45.0%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied40.0%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed15.0%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

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Judge Dillon approved 45.0% of dispositions. That’s 3.7 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Dillon decided 34 cases out of 40 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 52.9%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2024 – Sep 2025

Total Cases

40

Approved

18

Denied

16

Hearing Office

Baltimore NHC (MD)

9.0 months wait · 2,059 pending

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