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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Ayer, F. H.

WASHINGTONDistrict of Columbia Trending up

-2.2 pts vs national average

55.5%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge55.5%
WASHINGTON60.8%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

301

Fully favorable

154

51.2%

Partially favorable

13

4.3%

Denials

134

44.5%

Total dispositions

359

Dismissals

58

16.2%

Awards

167

3-year trend

Rising

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 51.2%Partially fav. 4.3%Denied 44.5%

Approval rate history

FY2010
64.0%319 dec
FY2011
59.3%324 dec
FY2012
52.8%341 dec
FY2013
48.0%331 dec
FY2014
50.0%238 dec
FY2015
48.4%285 dec
FY2016
50.3%350 dec
FY2017
51.3%267 dec
FY2018
49.3%357 dec
FY2019
48.9%354 dec
FY2020
52.1%309 dec
FY2021
45.5%352 dec
FY2022
50.0%240 dec
FY2023
62.3%191 dec
FY2024
59.4%313 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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