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Judge David Blume - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Sacramento, California · SSA Region 09

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

71.1%

Approval Rate

71.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

28.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

63.2%

of decisions

Total Decisions

456

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

540

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge David Blume Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David Blume

Based on 31 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge David Blume's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge David Blume's Statistics

Judge David Blume is an Administrative Law Judge at the Sacramento hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 456 cases, with an approval rate of 71.1%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with higher-than-average approval rates.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

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Judge David Blume Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 63.2%

Partially Favorable 7.9%

Total Awards 71.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 28.9%

Dismissals 15.6%

About the Sacramento Hearing Office

Judge David Blume hears cases at the Sacramento hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge David Blume

What is Judge David Blume's approval rate?

Judge David Blume's approval rate is 71.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (63.2%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge David Blume decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge David Blume decided 456 cases and had 540 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge David Blume compare to other judges?

Judge David Blume's approval rate of 71.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge David Blume hear cases?

Judge David Blume hears cases at the Sacramento hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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