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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Burdette, Robert
HOUSTON WEST Stable
+6.4 pts vs national average
64.2%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge64.2%
HOUSTON WEST55.3%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
324
Fully favorable
196
60.5%
Partially favorable
12
3.7%
Denials
116
35.8%
Total dispositions
386
Dismissals
62
16.1%
Awards
208
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 60.5%Partially fav. 3.7%Denied 35.8%
Other ALJs at HOUSTON WEST (11)
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