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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Merchant, George W.
BIRMINGHAM Stable
-22.1 pts vs national average
35.6%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge35.6%
BIRMINGHAM51.7%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
362
Fully favorable
110
30.4%
Partially favorable
19
5.2%
Denials
233
64.4%
Total dispositions
430
Dismissals
68
15.8%
Awards
129
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 30.4%Partially fav. 5.2%Denied 64.4%
Other ALJs at BIRMINGHAM (7)
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