Official SSA Data

Judge Michael S. Hertzig - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Albuquerque, New Mexico · SSA Region 06

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

48.4%

Approval Rate

48.4%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

51.6%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

34.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

252

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

343

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Michael S. Hertzig Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Michael S. Hertzig

Based on 9 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Michael S. Hertzig's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Michael S. Hertzig's Statistics

Judge Michael S. Hertzig is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albuquerque hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 252 cases, with an approval rate of 48.4%.

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 Michael S. Hertzig Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 34.9%

Partially Favorable 13.5%

Total Awards 48.4%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 51.6%

Dismissals 26.5%

About the Albuquerque Hearing Office

Judge Michael S. Hertzig hears cases at the Albuquerque hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Michael S. Hertzig

What is Judge Michael S. Hertzig's approval rate?

Judge Michael S. Hertzig's approval rate is 48.4% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (34.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.

How many cases has Judge Michael S. Hertzig decided?

In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Michael S. Hertzig decided 252 cases and had 343 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.

How does Judge Michael S. Hertzig compare to other judges?

Judge Michael S. Hertzig's approval rate of 48.4% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.

Where does Judge Michael S. Hertzig hear cases?

Judge Michael S. Hertzig hears cases at the Albuquerque hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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