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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Bryant, S

WASHINGTONDistrict of Columbia Trending up

+30.4 pts vs national average

88.1%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge88.1%
WASHINGTON60.8%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

336

Fully favorable

280

83.3%

Partially favorable

16

4.8%

Denials

40

11.9%

Total dispositions

394

Dismissals

58

14.7%

Awards

296

3-year trend

Rising

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 83.3%Partially fav. 4.8%Denied 11.9%

Approval rate history

FY2017
58.3%139 dec
FY2018
55.5%357 dec
FY2019
55.6%455 dec
FY2020
59.8%301 dec
FY2021
57.4%279 dec
FY2022
65.5%238 dec
FY2023
79.6%191 dec
FY2024
85.3%265 dec
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