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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Yurich, Melinda
SAN FRANCISCO Stable
-34.0 pts vs national average
23.7%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge23.7%
SAN FRANCISCO58.0%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
257
Fully favorable
45
17.5%
Partially favorable
16
6.2%
Denials
196
76.3%
Total dispositions
322
Dismissals
65
20.2%
Awards
61
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 17.5%Partially fav. 6.2%Denied 76.3%
Other ALJs at SAN FRANCISCO (8)
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