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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Balter, Michael

AKRON OH Stable

+5.2 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge62.5%
AKRON OH51.4%
National avg57.2%

Total decisions

301

Fully favorable

160

53.2%

Partially favorable

28

9.3%

Denials

113

37.5%

Total dispositions

356

Dismissals

55

15.4%

Awards

188

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 53.2%Partially fav. 9.3%Denied 37.5%

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