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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Melvin, Patricia

-10.6 pts vs national average

47.1%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge47.1%
JACKSON MS OHO57.2%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

382

Fully favorable

144

37.7%

Partially favorable

36

9.4%

Denials

202

52.9%

Total dispositions

457

Dismissals

75

16.4%

Awards

180

3-year trend

Rising

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 37.7%Partially fav. 9.4%Denied 52.9%

Approval rate history

FY2013
40.2%229 dec
FY2014
39.8%397 dec
FY2015
41.4%444 dec
FY2016
36.7%441 dec
FY2017
41.6%445 dec
FY2018
35.0%469 dec
FY2019
44.6%448 dec
FY2020
38.0%461 dec
FY2021
36.2%401 dec
FY2022
43.0%272 dec
FY2023
45.0%349 dec
FY2024
50.5%281 dec
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