Melissa Hammock, Nhc baltimore , Richmond , Maryland , Virginia Odar Office, Administrative Law Judge
For the 2016 *fiscal year, Judge Melissa Hammock has disposed 89 cases at the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA. Out of those 89 dispostions, 23 were dismissed, 39 were approved and 27 were denied. This means that the percentage of depositions that Judge Melissa Hammock has approved in HARRISBURG for the 2016 fiscal year is 22%. The information below for Judge Melissa Hammock was last updated on 04/28/2023.
AVERAGE STATISTICS
| Office | *Fiscal Year | Total Depositions | Total Decisions | Total Denials | Total Awards | Cases Dismissed | Cases Approved | Cases Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND | 2016 | 89 | 66 | 27 | 39 | 26% | 44% | 30% |
| HARRISBURG | 2017 | 320 | 245 | 133 | 112 | 23% | 35% | 42% |
| NHC BALTIMORE | 2017 | 148 | 127 | 73 | 54 | 14% | 36% | 49% |
| NHC BALTIMORE | 2018 | 195 | 145 | 85 | 60 | 26% | 31% | 44% |
| NHC BALTIMORE | 2019 | 328 | 272 | 140 | 132 | 17% | 40% | 43% |
| NHC BALTIMORE | 2020 | 294 | 230 | 138 | 92 | 22% | 31% | 47% |
AVERAGE TIME
| Dismissed | Approved | Denied | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Hammock | No Stats for FY2020 | ||
| All ALJs in HARRISBURG | 19% | 36% | 45% |
| All ALJs in PENNSYLVANIA | 19% | 42% | 40% |
| All ALJs in the Nation | 18% | 45% | 38% |
5 Comments
Judge Hammock only asked questions pertaining to my condition at the time of the hearing, not at the time I first applied. I was denied based solely on current information. My appeal was denied as well. Were I to go in front of her again, I would be sure to indicate that the any current information is irrelevant.
Judge Hammock was very professional and in my opinion, asked direct and pointed questions. I believe if you answered her as best you could and in the same manner along with (and this is most important) documented your medical information you should not have a problem.
Arthritis
chronic congestive heart failure
High Blood Pressure Disorder
Elevated Blood Sugar Level
High Cholesterol Or Triglycerides
Abnormal Cardiovascular Stress Test
Coronary Heart Disease
Varicose Veins Of Esophagus
Gout
Lower Leg Edema
Constipation
Sleep Apnea
Fatty Liver
Chronic Airway Obstruction
Lower Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Obesity (bmi 30-39.9)
Diabetes. ALL OF THIS IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME. AGE 54 WORKED 30 YEARS TRUCK DRIVER ALSO HAD QUADROPLE BYPASS 18 MONTHS AGO, HAD TWO MORE BLOCKAGES TWO WEEKS AGO HAD TWO HAVE TWO STENTS. JUST GOT THE TURN DOWN TODAY I HOPE NO ONE ELSE HAS TO GO IN FRONT OF THAT ***** ** ****
Judge Hammock was very gentle during her questioning. I was very nervous but calmed down after i realized she was very kind and understanding. I have not received a decision yet but she was very pleasant to work with. Thank you.
Melissa Hammock is a very pleasant judge. She is very thorough and fair. I was very upset and full of anxiety at my hearing although I tried to hold it inside. She asked to the point questions in a very calming and polite manner. I know I left out quite a bit of stuff due to my racing thoughts. You could tell she read my records and was somewhat familiar with my case prior to the hearing. I did receive a fully favorable decision in a timely manner. I personally believe she is a fair and honest judge. I am so glad that I had the honor of presenting my case to her.