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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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