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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Baum, Peter
RENO · primary of 3 offices Trending up
+9.9 pts vs national average
67.7%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge67.7%
RENO61.5%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for RENO, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 2 other offices (LAS VEGAS, TUCSON).
Total decisions
235
Fully favorable
150
63.8%
Partially favorable
9
3.8%
Denials
76
32.3%
Total dispositions
334
Dismissals
99
29.6%
Awards
159
3-year trend
Rising
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 63.8%Partially fav. 3.8%Denied 32.3%
Approval rate history
FY2016
55.0%20 dec
FY2016
100.0%3 dec
FY2016
60.2%392 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at RENO (3)
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