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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Barker, Paul
NHC BALTIMORE · primary of 2 offices Stable
-10.2 pts vs national average
47.6%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge47.6%
NHC BALTIMORE48.5%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for NHC BALTIMORE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (BALTIMORE).
Total decisions
206
Fully favorable
84
40.8%
Partially favorable
14
6.8%
Denials
108
52.4%
Total dispositions
251
Dismissals
45
17.9%
Awards
98
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 40.8%Partially fav. 6.8%Denied 52.4%
Other ALJs at NHC BALTIMORE (7)
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