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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Alger, Ryan
HARTFORD · primary of 2 offices Stable
-1.0 pts vs national average
56.7%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge56.7%
HARTFORD59.3%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for HARTFORD, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (MIAMI OHO).
Total decisions
208
Fully favorable
98
47.1%
Partially favorable
20
9.6%
Denials
90
43.3%
Total dispositions
251
Dismissals
43
17.1%
Awards
118
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 47.1%Partially fav. 9.6%Denied 43.3%
Other ALJs at HARTFORD (5)
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