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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Mamelka, Colleen

DETROIT Stable

-18.6 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge38.7%
DETROIT55.8%
National avg57.2%

Total decisions

150

Fully favorable

50

33.3%

Partially favorable

8

5.3%

Denials

92

61.3%

Total dispositions

171

Dismissals

21

12.3%

Awards

58

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 33.3%Partially fav. 5.3%Denied 61.3%

Other ALJs at DETROIT (8)

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