Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Bowling, Robert B

LEXINGTON · primary of 3 officesKentucky Stable

-17.9 pts vs national average

39.8%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge39.8%

LEXINGTON49.1%

National avg57.7%

Figures below are for LEXINGTON, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 2 other offices (MEMPHIS, MIAMI OHO).

Total decisions

133

Fully favorable

33.1%

Partially favorable

6.8%

Denials

60.2%

Total dispositions

161

Dismissals

17.4%

Awards

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Denied

Fully fav. 33.1%Partially fav. 6.8%Denied 60.2%

Approval rate history

FY2012

38.1%21 dec

FY2013

30.4%427 dec

FY2014

31.0%468 dec

FY2015

23.2%453 dec

FY2016

29.1%316 dec

FY2017

34.6%211 dec

FY2018

36.4%286 dec

FY2019

37.5%392 dec

FY2020

37.0%324 dec

FY2021

41.3%276 dec

FY2022

40.9%237 dec

FY2023

37.9%235 dec

FY2024

38.2%272 dec

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