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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
McIntosh, Melissa J.
TAMPA OHO Stable
+10.1 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge67.9%
TAMPA OHO58.4%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
268
Fully favorable
155
57.8%
Partially favorable
27
10.1%
Denials
86
32.1%
Total dispositions
316
Dismissals
48
15.2%
Awards
182
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 57.8%Partially fav. 10.1%Denied 32.1%
Other ALJs at TAMPA OHO (12)
- McGhee, Carl C.220 dec74.5%
- Messina, Christopher36 dec69.4%
- Ballieu, Robert127 dec66.9%
- Craig, Margaret210 dec62.4%
- Zanotti, Barbara240 dec59.6%
- Healy, Philip133 dec58.6%
- Marzan, Shirley237 dec57.4%
- Vallecillo, Gonzalo98 dec57.1%
- Dawkins, John257 dec51.4%
- Kirzner, Ryan255 dec51.0%
- Watkins, Glen H.280 dec43.2%
- Downs, Amber60 dec40.0%
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