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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Merchant, George W.
BIRMINGHAM Stable
-22.5 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge35.3%
BIRMINGHAM51.6%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
317
Fully favorable
96
30.3%
Partially favorable
16
5.0%
Denials
205
64.7%
Total dispositions
377
Dismissals
60
15.9%
Awards
112
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 30.3%Partially fav. 5.0%Denied 64.7%
Other ALJs at BIRMINGHAM (7)
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