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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Benjamin, Daniel
+10.5 pts vs national average
68.2%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge68.2%
SAN BERNARDINO63.8%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for SAN BERNARDINO, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (SAN DIEGO).
Total decisions
44
Fully favorable
29
65.9%
Partially favorable
1
2.3%
Denials
14
31.8%
Total dispositions
52
Dismissals
8
15.4%
Awards
30
3-year trend
Rising
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav. 65.9%Partially fav. 2.3%Denied 31.8%
Approval rate history
FY2018
52.3%218 dec
FY2019
46.8%491 dec
FY2020
56.1%278 dec
FY2021
47.3%222 dec
FY2022
48.7%236 dec
FY2023
60.2%83 dec
FY2024
58.2%67 dec
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