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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Blume, David

SACRAMENTO Stable

+13.9 pts vs national average

71.7%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge71.7%
SACRAMENTO69.5%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

325

Fully favorable

206

63.4%

Partially favorable

27

8.3%

Denials

92

28.3%

Total dispositions

388

Dismissals

63

16.2%

Awards

233

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 63.4%Partially fav. 8.3%Denied 28.3%

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