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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Burrichter, Michael

TOPEKA KS Trending up

-15.2 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge42.1%
TOPEKA KS45.4%
National avg57.2%

Total decisions

252

Fully favorable

94

37.3%

Partially favorable

12

4.8%

Denials

146

57.9%

Total dispositions

285

Dismissals

33

11.6%

Awards

106

3-year trend

Rising

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 37.3%Partially fav. 4.8%Denied 57.9%

Approval rate history

FY2016
0.0%0 dec
FY2016
38.5%247 dec
FY2016
30.4%79 dec
Above national Below national National avg

Other ALJs at TOPEKA KS (3)

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