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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Begley, David
WASHINGTON · primary of 2 offices Stable
-3.9 pts vs national average
53.9%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge53.9%
WASHINGTON61.1%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for WASHINGTON, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (HARRISBURG).
Total decisions
141
Fully favorable
65
46.1%
Partially favorable
11
7.8%
Denials
65
46.1%
Total dispositions
194
Dismissals
53
27.3%
Awards
76
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 46.1%Partially fav. 7.8%Denied 46.1%
Other ALJs at WASHINGTON (14)
- Cartledge, James Cole225 dec96.0%
- Bryant, S290 dec87.6%
- Forrest-Doyle, Mary164 dec85.4%
- Blount, NaKeisha233 dec84.1%
- Cutlar, Malik203 dec66.5%
- Haaversen, Hortensia295 dec65.4%
- Chaykin, Benjamin272 dec65.1%
- Hannan, Bonnie305 dec55.7%
- Ayer, F. H.256 dec53.5%
- Emerson, Andrew206 dec50.0%
- Kotval, Raghav141 dec49.6%
- Krasnow, M.221 dec36.2%
- Moldafsky, Gregory202 dec36.1%
- Kim, T.324 dec30.6%
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