John E. McDermott
How Judge McDermott rules, drawn from 4 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
Judge McDermott no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge McDermott decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
Remand followed when unresolved conflicts between medical limitations, the residual functional capacity, and vocational evidence left the denial unsupported.
“The Court cannot accept from the Commissioner facts and reasons the ALJ and VE must provide.”
Vocational testimony supported affirmance where the expert identified significant job numbers consistent with the supported functional capacity.
“The ALJ’s step five finding is supported by substantial evidence.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“Respondent’s Motion to Dismiss is granted”
“Judgment be entered reversing the decision of the Commissioner of Social Security and remanding this case for further proceedings”
“Judgment be entered affirming the decision of the Commissioner of Social Security and dismissing this case with prejudice”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
All twenty sampled matters had terminated. Their median duration was 370 days, with a range of 98 to 699 days.
A historical record
Judge McDermott no longer hears cases. This profile stays available as a record of how they ruled. If you're preparing for a matter, start from the court's current bench.