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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Butler, Steven
DOVER Stable
+7.3 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge64.5%
DOVER57.2%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
276
Fully favorable
170
61.6%
Partially favorable
8
2.9%
Denials
98
35.5%
Total dispositions
335
Dismissals
59
17.6%
Awards
178
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 61.6%Partially fav. 2.9%Denied 35.5%
Other ALJs at DOVER (2)
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