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Judge Ghermann Magana - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Pasadena, California · SSA Region 09

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

68.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

68.1%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

31.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

52.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

461

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

558

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Ghermann Magana Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Ghermann Magana

Based on 32 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Ghermann Magana's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Ghermann Magana's Statistics

Judge Ghermann Magana is an Administrative Law Judge at the Pasadena hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 461 cases, with an approval rate of 68.1%.

This approval rate is above the national average of 57.6%.

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 Ghermann Magana Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 52.7%
Partially Favorable 15.4%
Total Awards 68.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 31.9%
Dismissals 17.4%

About the Pasadena Hearing Office

Judge Ghermann Magana hears cases at the Pasadena hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Ghermann Magana

What is Judge Ghermann Magana's approval rate?
Judge Ghermann Magana's approval rate is 68.1% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (52.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How many cases has Judge Ghermann Magana decided?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Ghermann Magana decided 461 cases and had 558 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Ghermann Magana compare to other judges?
Judge Ghermann Magana's approval rate of 68.1% is above the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Where does Judge Ghermann Magana hear cases?
Judge Ghermann Magana hears cases at the Pasadena hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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