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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Kurbegov, Sasha
DENVER · primary of 2 offices Stable
+18.4 pts vs national average
76.1%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge76.1%
DENVER54.9%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for DENVER, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (BILLINGS).
Total decisions
176
Fully favorable
116
65.9%
Partially favorable
18
10.2%
Denials
42
23.9%
Total dispositions
210
Dismissals
34
16.2%
Awards
134
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 65.9%Partially fav. 10.2%Denied 23.9%
Approval rate history
FY2023
73.5%162 dec
FY2024
92.0%25 dec
FY2024
69.5%417 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at DENVER (8)
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