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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Mamelka, Colleen
DETROIT Stable
-18.0 pts vs national average
39.8%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge39.8%
DETROIT55.5%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
176
Fully favorable
60
34.1%
Partially favorable
10
5.7%
Denials
106
60.2%
Total dispositions
201
Dismissals
25
12.4%
Awards
70
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 34.1%Partially fav. 5.7%Denied 60.2%
Other ALJs at DETROIT (8)
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