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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Businger, Thomas
PHOENIX NORTH Stable
-4.0 pts vs national average
53.7%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge53.7%
PHOENIX NORTH58.4%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
67
Fully favorable
28
41.8%
Partially favorable
8
11.9%
Denials
31
46.3%
Total dispositions
80
Dismissals
13
16.3%
Awards
36
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Denied
Fully fav. 41.8%Partially fav. 11.9%Denied 46.3%
Other ALJs at PHOENIX NORTH (5)
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