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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Magana, Ghermann
PASADENA Stable
+9.1 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge66.9%
PASADENA69.4%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
278
Fully favorable
142
51.1%
Partially favorable
44
15.8%
Denials
92
33.1%
Total dispositions
343
Dismissals
65
19.0%
Awards
186
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 51.1%Partially fav. 15.8%Denied 33.1%
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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