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Judge Michael S Hertzig - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Albuquerque, New Mexico · SSA Region 06

58.9%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

58.9%

vs 58.3% national

Denial Rate

41.1%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

51.9%

of decisions

Total Decisions

129

FY 2025

Total Dispositions

170

FY 2025

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Understanding Judge Michael S Hertzig's Statistics

Judge Michael S Hertzig is an Administrative Law Judge at the Albuquerque hearing office. In FY 2025, this judge decided 129 cases, with an approval rate of 58.9%.

This approval rate is above 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 Michael S Hertzig Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 51.9%
Partially Favorable N/A
Total Awards 58.9%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 41.1%
Dismissals 24.1%

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 percentage of cases does Judge Michael S Hertzig approve?
Judge Michael S Hertzig's approval rate is 58.9% for FY 2025. This includes both fully favorable (51.9%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
How experienced is Judge Michael S Hertzig?
In FY 2025, Judge Michael S Hertzig decided 129 cases and had 170 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
How does Judge Michael S Hertzig rank among Social Security ALJs?
Judge Michael S Hertzig's approval rate of 58.9% is above the national average of 58.3%. See the dashboard for national trends.
What office is Judge Michael S Hertzig assigned to?
Judge Michael S Hertzig hears cases at the Albuquerque hearing office in SSA Region 06. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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