Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Bedwell, Brent C

MILWAUKEEWisconsin Stable

-3.9 pts vs national average

53.8%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge53.8%

MILWAUKEE50.7%

National avg57.7%

Total decisions

338

Fully favorable

167

49.4%

Partially favorable

4.4%

Denials

156

46.2%

Total dispositions

395

Dismissals

14.4%

Awards

182

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Denied

Fully fav. 49.4%Partially fav. 4.4%Denied 46.2%

Approval rate history

FY2011

48.0%25 dec

FY2012

43.3%404 dec

FY2013

45.1%457 dec

FY2014

46.2%435 dec

FY2015

50.7%430 dec

FY2016

49.1%344 dec

FY2017

52.9%363 dec

FY2018

44.4%417 dec

FY2019

44.8%460 dec

FY2020

45.5%402 dec

FY2021

46.5%428 dec

FY2022

47.4%272 dec

FY2023

48.5%301 dec

FY2024

51.5%342 dec

Above national Below national National avg

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