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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Bechtold, Young
STOCKTON Stable
-18.8 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge38.5%
STOCKTON46.3%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
130
Fully favorable
22
16.9%
Partially favorable
28
21.5%
Denials
80
61.5%
Total dispositions
172
Dismissals
42
24.4%
Awards
50
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 16.9%Partially fav. 21.5%Denied 61.5%
Other ALJs at STOCKTON (3)
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