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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Kurbegov, Sasha

DENVER · primary of 2 officesColorado

+17.4 pts vs national average

75.1%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge75.1%
DENVER55.2%
National avg57.7%

Figures below are for DENVER, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (BILLINGS).

Total decisions

189

Fully favorable

124

65.6%

Partially favorable

18

9.5%

Denials

47

24.9%

Total dispositions

226

Dismissals

37

16.4%

Awards

142

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 65.6%Partially fav. 9.5%Denied 24.9%

Approval rate history

FY2023
73.5%162 dec
FY2024
70.8%442 dec
Above national Below national National avg

Other ALJs at DENVER (8)

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