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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Hertzig, Michael S.
METAIRIE · primary of 2 offices Stable
-9.2 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge48.6%
METAIRIE53.6%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for METAIRIE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ALBUQUERQUE).
Total decisions
179
Fully favorable
63
35.2%
Partially favorable
24
13.4%
Denials
92
51.4%
Total dispositions
251
Dismissals
72
28.7%
Awards
87
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 35.2%Partially fav. 13.4%Denied 51.4%
Other ALJs at METAIRIE (5)
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