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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Balter, Michael
AKRON OH Stable
+3.3 pts vs national average
61.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge61.0%
AKRON OH50.3%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
354
Fully favorable
183
51.7%
Partially favorable
33
9.3%
Denials
138
39.0%
Total dispositions
420
Dismissals
66
15.7%
Awards
216
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 51.7%Partially fav. 9.3%Denied 39.0%
Other ALJs at AKRON OH (6)
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