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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
BENEDICT, LAUREN LOGAN
CHATTANOOGA Stable
+3.2 pts vs national average
60.9%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge60.9%
CHATTANOOGA66.8%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
284
Fully favorable
126
44.4%
Partially favorable
47
16.5%
Denials
111
39.1%
Total dispositions
338
Dismissals
54
16.0%
Awards
173
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 44.4%Partially fav. 16.5%Denied 39.1%
Other ALJs at CHATTANOOGA (8)
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