Forbes-Schmitt, Nicole S
Charleston, SC · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
45.3%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Forbes-Schmitt approves 45.3% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Forbes-Schmitt Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Forbes-Schmitt approved 45.3% of dispositions. That’s 3.5 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Forbes-Schmitt decided 346 cases out of 422 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 55.2%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Total Cases
422
Approved
191
Denied
155
Hearing Office
Charleston (SC)
7.0 months wait · 1,241 pending
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