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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Carlton, John
BRONX Stable
-11.6 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge46.2%
BRONX56.8%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
223
Fully favorable
68
30.5%
Partially favorable
35
15.7%
Denials
120
53.8%
Total dispositions
273
Dismissals
50
18.3%
Awards
103
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 30.5%Partially fav. 15.7%Denied 53.8%
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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