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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Surh, Matilda
SAN FRANCISCO Stable
-13.6 pts vs national average
44.1%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge44.1%
SAN FRANCISCO58.0%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
272
Fully favorable
87
32.0%
Partially favorable
33
12.1%
Denials
152
55.9%
Total dispositions
333
Dismissals
61
18.3%
Awards
120
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 32.0%Partially fav. 12.1%Denied 55.9%
Approval rate history
FY2017
50.6%156 dec
FY2018
30.9%324 dec
FY2018
42.7%75 dec
FY2019
30.8%529 dec
FY2020
35.4%387 dec
FY2021
40.4%376 dec
FY2022
44.6%336 dec
FY2023
58.3%12 dec
FY2023
46.6%251 dec
FY2024
40.6%315 dec
FY2024
50.0%4 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at SAN FRANCISCO (8)
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