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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Figures below are for KINGSPORT, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (KNOXVILLE).
Total decisions
213
Fully favorable
83
39.0%
Partially favorable
11
5.2%
Denials
119
55.9%
Total dispositions
256
Dismissals
43
16.8%
Awards
94
3-year trend
Stable
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 39.0%Partially fav. 5.2%Denied 55.9%
Approval rate history
FY2018
52.5%139 dec
FY2019
42.0%467 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
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