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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%
Other ALJs at AKRON OH (6)
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