Hammock, Melissa
Baltimore NHC, MD · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
41.2%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Hammock approves 41.2% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Hammock Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Hammock approved 41.2% of dispositions. That’s 7.6 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Hammock decided 326 cases out of 391 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 49.4%. 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
391
Approved
161
Denied
165
Hearing Office
Baltimore NHC (MD)
9.0 months wait · 2,059 pending
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