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Judge Melinda Wells - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Huntington WV, West Virginia · SSA Region 03

57.1%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

57.1%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

42.9%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

52.5%

of decisions

Total Decisions

219

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

270

FY 2025

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Judge Melinda Wells Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Melinda Wells

Based on 12 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Melinda Wells's Statistics

Judge Melinda Wells is an Administrative Law Judge at the Huntington WV hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 219 cases, with an approval rate of 57.1%.

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

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 Wells Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 52.5%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 57.1%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 42.9%
Dismissals 18.9%

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 57.1% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (52.5%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Melinda Wells?
In FY 2025, Judge Melinda Wells decided 219 cases and had 270 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 57.1% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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