Official SSA Data

Judge Melinda Yurich - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Francisco, California · SSA Region 09

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

24.3%

Approval Rate

24.3%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

75.7%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

17.6%

of decisions

Total Decisions

375

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

467

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Melinda Yurich Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Melinda Yurich

Based on 23 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Melinda Yurich's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Melinda Yurich's Statistics

Judge Melinda Yurich is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Francisco hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 375 cases, with an approval rate of 24.3%.

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

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Judge Melinda Yurich Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 17.6%

Partially Favorable 6.7%

Total Awards 24.3%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 75.7%

Dismissals 19.7%

About the San Francisco Hearing Office

Judge Melinda Yurich hears cases at the San Francisco hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Melinda Yurich

How often does Judge Melinda Yurich approve disability cases?

Judge Melinda Yurich's approval rate is 24.3% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (17.6%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

What is Judge Melinda Yurich's caseload?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Melinda Yurich decided 375 cases and had 467 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

Is Judge Melinda Yurich's approval rate above or below average?

Judge Melinda Yurich's approval rate of 24.3% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Which hearing office does Judge Melinda Yurich work at?

Judge Melinda Yurich hears cases at the San Francisco hearing office in SSA Region 09. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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