Neely, Donald K

Baltimore, MD · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Updated May 29, 2026

Hearing Approval Rate

53.6%

Above the national average of 48.6%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Neely approves 53.6% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →

How Judge Neely Decides Cases

Approved53.6%

Nat'l avg: 48.6%

Denied24.5%

Nat'l avg: 35.0%

Dismissed22.0%

Nat'l avg: 16.3%

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Judge Neely approved 53.6% of dispositions. That’s 4.9 percentage points above the national average of 48.6%. Neely decided 252 cases out of 323 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 68.7%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.

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Detailed Case CountsOct 2025 – Sep 2026

Total Cases

323

Approved

173

Denied

79

Hearing Office

Baltimore (MD)

9.0 months wait · 3,237 pending

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