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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Benedict, David

METAIRIE · primary of 2 officesLouisiana Trending down

-6.0 pts vs national average

51.7%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge51.7%
METAIRIE54.6%
National avg57.7%

Figures below are for METAIRIE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ALBUQUERQUE).

Total decisions

348

Fully favorable

139

39.9%

Partially favorable

41

11.8%

Denials

168

48.3%

Total dispositions

420

Dismissals

72

17.1%

Awards

180

3-year trend

Falling

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 39.9%Partially fav. 11.8%Denied 48.3%

Approval rate history

FY2013
46.2%251 dec
FY2014
44.6%509 dec
FY2015
48.0%569 dec
FY2016
44.2%482 dec
FY2017
49.1%462 dec
FY2018
39.8%435 dec
FY2019
42.9%618 dec
FY2020
49.9%385 dec
FY2021
49.7%366 dec
FY2022
54.3%245 dec
FY2023
50.3%302 dec
FY2024
45.8%397 dec
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