Official SSA Data

Judge Melinda Yurich - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

San Francisco, California · SSA Region 09

23.2%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

23.2%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

76.8%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

19.8%

of decisions

Total Decisions

354

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

423

FY 2025

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Judge Melinda Yurich Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Melinda Yurich

Based on 16 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each

Understanding Judge Melinda Yurich's Statistics

Judge Melinda Yurich is an Administrative Law Judge at the San Francisco hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 354 cases, with an approval rate of 23.2%.

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 Yurich Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 19.8%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 23.2%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 76.8%
Dismissals 16.3%

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 23.2% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (19.8%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Melinda Yurich's caseload?
In FY 2025, Judge Melinda Yurich decided 354 cases and had 423 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 23.2% is below the national average of 58.3%. 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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