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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Alden, Randolph W

SPECIAL REVIEW CADRE Stable

+6.7 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge64.6%
SPECIAL REVIEW CADRE60.6%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

158

Fully favorable

71

44.9%

Partially favorable

31

19.6%

Denials

56

35.4%

Total dispositions

258

Dismissals

100

38.8%

Awards

102

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 44.9%Partially fav. 19.6%Denied 35.4%

Approval rate history

FY2018
78.8%165 dec
FY2019
25.0%4 dec
FY2019
42.1%484 dec
FY2020
50.3%455 dec
FY2021
66.7%39 dec
FY2021
45.4%302 dec
FY2021
33.3%6 dec
FY2021
71.4%7 dec
FY2022
33.3%21 dec
FY2022
25.0%4 dec
FY2022
53.3%152 dec
FY2023
65.8%38 dec
FY2023
62.7%193 dec
FY2024
62.0%200 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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