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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Sauve, Michael
DALLAS DOWNTOWN Stable
-3.6 pts vs national average
54.2%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge54.2%
DALLAS DOWNTOWN58.9%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
325
Fully favorable
150
46.2%
Partially favorable
26
8.0%
Denials
149
45.8%
Total dispositions
410
Dismissals
85
20.7%
Awards
176
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 46.2%Partially fav. 8.0%Denied 45.8%
Approval rate history
FY2023
43.5%161 dec
FY2024
54.8%374 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at DALLAS DOWNTOWN (6)
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