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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%

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