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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Carlton, John
BRONX Stable
-11.9 pts vs national average
45.9%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge45.9%
BRONX57.7%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
244
Fully favorable
74
30.3%
Partially favorable
38
15.6%
Denials
132
54.1%
Total dispositions
298
Dismissals
54
18.1%
Awards
112
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 30.3%Partially fav. 15.6%Denied 54.1%
Approval rate history
FY2017
61.8%157 dec
FY2018
37.3%399 dec
FY2019
34.3%213 dec
FY2019
41.7%139 dec
FY2020
39.7%234 dec
FY2021
39.9%208 dec
FY2022
45.2%199 dec
FY2023
37.1%132 dec
FY2024
48.5%134 dec
Above national Below national National avg
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