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Judge Melinda L Dula - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Atlanta Downtown, Georgia · SSA Region 04

40.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

40.9%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

59.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

32.7%

of decisions

Total Decisions

110

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

119

FY 2025

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Judge Melinda L Dula Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Melinda L Dula

Based on 14 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Melinda L Dula's Statistics

Judge Melinda L Dula is an Administrative Law Judge at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 110 cases, with an approval rate of 40.9%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 58.3%. This places the judge among those with lower-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 Melinda L Dula Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 32.7%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 40.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 59.1%
Dismissals 7.6%

About the Atlanta Downtown Hearing Office

Judge Melinda L Dula hears cases at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Melinda L Dula

How often does Judge Melinda L Dula approve disability cases?
Judge Melinda L Dula's approval rate is 40.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (32.7%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Melinda L Dula's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Melinda L Dula decided 110 cases and had 119 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Melinda L Dula's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Melinda L Dula's approval rate of 40.9% is below the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Melinda L Dula work at?
Judge Melinda L Dula hears cases at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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