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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Yurich, Melinda
SAN FRANCISCO Stable
-33.5 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge24.3%
SAN FRANCISCO52.9%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
218
Fully favorable
38
17.4%
Partially favorable
15
6.9%
Denials
165
75.7%
Total dispositions
275
Dismissals
57
20.7%
Awards
53
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 17.4%Partially fav. 6.9%Denied 75.7%
Other ALJs at SAN FRANCISCO (7)
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