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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Butler, Steven
DOVER Stable
+6.7 pts vs national average
64.4%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge64.4%
DOVER57.1%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
312
Fully favorable
192
61.5%
Partially favorable
9
2.9%
Denials
111
35.6%
Total dispositions
374
Dismissals
62
16.6%
Awards
201
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 61.5%Partially fav. 2.9%Denied 35.6%
Other ALJs at DOVER (2)
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