Melvin, Patricia
Jackson, MS · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Hearing Approval Rate
36.4%
Below the national average of 48.7%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Melvin approves 36.4% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge Melvin Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.7%
Nat'l avg: 35.1%
Nat'l avg: 16.2%
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Judge Melvin approved 36.4% of dispositions. That’s 12.3 percentage points below the national average of 48.7%. Melvin decided 314 cases out of 390 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 45.2%. 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
390
Approved
142
Denied
172
Hearing Office
Jackson (MS)
6.0 months wait · 1,273 pending
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