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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Magana, Ghermann
PASADENA Stable
+9.6 pts vs national average
67.4%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge67.4%
PASADENA69.1%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
328
Fully favorable
169
51.5%
Partially favorable
52
15.9%
Denials
107
32.6%
Total dispositions
400
Dismissals
72
18.0%
Awards
221
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 51.5%Partially fav. 15.9%Denied 32.6%
Approval rate history
FY2023
65.4%179 dec
FY2024
71.1%374 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at PASADENA (4)
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