Neely, Donald K

Baltimore, MD · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025

Updated September 26, 2025

Hearing Approval Rate

58.5%

Above the national average of 48.7%

Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge Neely approves 58.5% 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

Approved58.5%

Nat'l avg: 48.7%

Denied24.4%

Nat'l avg: 35.1%

Dismissed17.1%

Nat'l avg: 16.2%

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Judge Neely approved 58.5% of dispositions. That’s 9.8 percentage points above the national average of 48.7%. Neely decided 350 cases out of 422 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 70.6%. 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

422

Approved

247

Denied

103

Hearing Office

Baltimore (MD)

8.0 months wait · 3,019 pending

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