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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Wolking, Tova
SAN JOSE Stable
+8.9 pts vs national average
66.7%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge66.7%
SAN JOSE61.5%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
87
Fully favorable
48
55.2%
Partially favorable
10
11.5%
Denials
29
33.3%
Total dispositions
118
Dismissals
31
26.3%
Awards
58
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Fully fav. 55.2%Partially fav. 11.5%Denied 33.3%
Approval rate history
FY2023
67.6%108 dec
FY2024
63.0%262 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at SAN JOSE (5)
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