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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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