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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
McIntosh, Melissa J.
TAMPA OHO Stable
+11.7 pts vs national average
69.5%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge69.5%
TAMPA OHO59.0%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
305
Fully favorable
179
58.7%
Partially favorable
33
10.8%
Denials
93
30.5%
Total dispositions
363
Dismissals
58
16.0%
Awards
212
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 58.7%Partially fav. 10.8%Denied 30.5%
Other ALJs at TAMPA OHO (12)
- McGhee, Carl C.244 dec73.8%
- Messina, Christopher40 dec70.0%
- Ballieu, Robert141 dec67.4%
- Craig, Margaret243 dec60.9%
- Zanotti, Barbara262 dec60.7%
- Healy, Philip153 dec60.1%
- Vallecillo, Gonzalo117 dec59.8%
- Marzan, Shirley270 dec58.9%
- Dawkins, John290 dec53.4%
- Kirzner, Ryan287 dec50.9%
- Watkins, Glen H.316 dec41.8%
- Downs, Amber60 dec40.0%
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