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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Carberry, James
NORWALK · primary of 2 offices Stable
+5.1 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge62.9%
NORWALK66.5%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for NORWALK, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ORANGE).
Total decisions
197
Fully favorable
111
56.3%
Partially favorable
13
6.6%
Denials
73
37.1%
Total dispositions
221
Dismissals
24
10.9%
Awards
124
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 56.3%Partially fav. 6.6%Denied 37.1%
Approval rate history
FY2017
41.0%239 dec
FY2018
41.9%430 dec
FY2019
43.5%508 dec
FY2020
33.3%3 dec
FY2020
51.1%458 dec
FY2020
83.3%6 dec
FY2021
49.2%453 dec
FY2021
0.0%1 dec
FY2022
49.9%339 dec
FY2023
51.8%340 dec
FY2023
100.0%3 dec
FY2024
52.9%401 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at NORWALK (3)
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