Official SSA Data

Judge David M Blume - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Sacramento, California · SSA Region 09

70.3%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

70.3%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

29.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

63.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

417

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

492

FY 2025

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Judge David M Blume Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge David M Blume

Based on 22 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge David M Blume's Statistics

Judge David M Blume is an Administrative Law Judge at the Sacramento hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 417 cases, with an approval rate of 70.3%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 58.3%. 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.

Judge David M Blume Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 63.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 70.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 29.7%
Dismissals 15.2%

About the Sacramento Hearing Office

Judge David M Blume hears cases at the Sacramento hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge David M Blume

How often does Judge David M Blume approve disability cases?
Judge David M Blume's approval rate is 70.3% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (63.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge David M Blume's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge David M Blume decided 417 cases and had 492 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge David M Blume's approval rate above or below average?
Judge David M Blume's approval rate of 70.3% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge David M Blume work at?
Judge David M Blume hears cases at the Sacramento hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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