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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Burton, Benjamin
KINGSPORT · primary of 2 offices Stable
-13.4 pts vs national average
44.3%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge44.3%
KINGSPORT56.3%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for KINGSPORT, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (KNOXVILLE).
Total decisions
212
Fully favorable
83
39.2%
Partially favorable
11
5.2%
Denials
118
55.7%
Total dispositions
254
Dismissals
42
16.5%
Awards
94
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 39.2%Partially fav. 5.2%Denied 55.7%
Approval rate history
FY2018
52.5%139 dec
FY2019
40.9%276 dec
FY2019
43.5%191 dec
FY2020
49.5%406 dec
FY2021
48.5%338 dec
FY2022
46.6%309 dec
FY2023
50.7%288 dec
FY2024
42.8%320 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at KINGSPORT (7)
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