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Judge Melinda Wells - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Huntington WV, West Virginia · SSA Region 03

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

55%

Approval Rate

55%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

45%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

280

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

326

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Melinda Wells Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Melinda Wells

Based on 19 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Melinda Wells's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Melinda Wells's Statistics

Judge Melinda Wells is an Administrative Law Judge at the Huntington WV hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 280 cases, with an approval rate of 55%.

This approval rate is below 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.

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Judge Melinda Wells Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.8%

Partially Favorable 3.2%

Total Awards 55%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 45%

Dismissals 14.1%

About the Huntington WV Hearing Office

Judge Melinda Wells hears cases at the Huntington WV hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Melinda Wells

What percentage of cases does Judge Melinda Wells approve?

Judge Melinda Wells's approval rate is 55% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (51.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How experienced is Judge Melinda Wells?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Melinda Wells decided 280 cases and had 326 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Melinda Wells rank among Social Security ALJs?

Judge Melinda Wells's approval rate of 55% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

What office is Judge Melinda Wells assigned to?

Judge Melinda Wells hears cases at the Huntington WV hearing office in SSA Region 03. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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