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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Bechtold, Young
STOCKTON Stable
-18.3 pts vs national average
39.4%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge39.4%
STOCKTON45.9%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
137
Fully favorable
25
18.2%
Partially favorable
29
21.2%
Denials
83
60.6%
Total dispositions
191
Dismissals
54
28.3%
Awards
54
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 18.2%Partially fav. 21.2%Denied 60.6%
Other ALJs at STOCKTON (3)
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