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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Mendola, Mark

DALLAS DOWNTOWN · primary of 3 offices Stable

-6.0 pts vs national average

51.7%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge51.7%
DALLAS DOWNTOWN58.9%
National avg57.8%

Figures below are for DALLAS DOWNTOWN, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 2 other offices (HOUSTON WEST, SAN ANTONIO).

Total decisions

174

Fully favorable

69

39.7%

Partially favorable

21

12.1%

Denials

84

48.3%

Total dispositions

230

Dismissals

56

24.3%

Awards

90

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 39.7%Partially fav. 12.1%Denied 48.3%

Other ALJs at DALLAS DOWNTOWN (6)

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