O'Melinn, Barry
Albuquerque NHC, NM · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Hearing Approval Rate
39.7%
Below the national average of 48.6%
Disability judges hear appeals after an initial claim is denied. Judge O'Melinn approves 39.7% of cases — knowing your judge’s track record helps you and your representative prepare. How to prepare for your hearing →
How Judge O'Melinn Decides Cases
Nat'l avg: 48.6%
Nat'l avg: 35.0%
Nat'l avg: 16.3%
Know Your Numbers
Judge O'Melinn approved 39.7% of dispositions. That’s 8.9 percentage points below the national average of 48.6%. O'Melinn decided 295 cases out of 355 total dispositions. Under SSA’s methodology (excluding dismissals), the approval rate is 47.8%. Knowing your judge’s track record can help you prepare for your hearing.
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Get Your Free GuideDetailed Case Counts— Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Total Cases
355
Approved
141
Denied
154
Hearing Office
Albuquerque NHC (NM)
8.5 months wait · 416 pending
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