Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Radensky, Michael

ORANGECalifornia Stable

-12.2 pts vs national average

45.6%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge45.6%

ORANGE60.3%

National avg57.7%

Total decisions

371

Fully favorable

142

38.3%

Partially favorable

7.3%

Denials

202

54.4%

Total dispositions

429

Dismissals

13.5%

Awards

169

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Partial

Denied

Fully fav. 38.3%Partially fav. 7.3%Denied 54.4%

Approval rate history

FY2010

37.0%667 dec

FY2011

33.0%627 dec

FY2012

36.1%640 dec

FY2013

30.2%474 dec

FY2014

38.4%445 dec

FY2015

35.8%567 dec

FY2016

41.0%400 dec

FY2017

39.6%412 dec

FY2018

42.1%416 dec

FY2019

48.0%433 dec

FY2020

43.3%450 dec

FY2021

43.8%427 dec

FY2022

46.5%299 dec

FY2023

46.9%337 dec

FY2024

43.3%432 dec

Above national Below national National avg

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