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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Appleton, Stacy
MIDDLESBORO Stable
-18.9 pts vs national average
38.9%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge38.9%
MIDDLESBORO53.4%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
373
Fully favorable
129
34.6%
Partially favorable
16
4.3%
Denials
228
61.1%
Total dispositions
435
Dismissals
62
14.3%
Awards
145
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 34.6%Partially fav. 4.3%Denied 61.1%
Approval rate history
FY2023
46.1%115 dec
FY2024
49.1%381 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at MIDDLESBORO (3)
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