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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Breen, Richard

LOS ANGELES WEST Stable

-13.5 pts vs national average

44.2%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge44.2%
LOS ANGELES WEST65.2%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

278

Fully favorable

101

36.3%

Partially favorable

22

7.9%

Denials

155

55.8%

Total dispositions

351

Dismissals

73

20.8%

Awards

123

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 36.3%Partially fav. 7.9%Denied 55.8%

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