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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Carvalho, Sherrill
FORT WORTH Stable
+1.7 pts vs national average
59.4%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge59.4%
FORT WORTH56.6%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
276
Fully favorable
138
50.0%
Partially favorable
26
9.4%
Denials
112
40.6%
Total dispositions
346
Dismissals
70
20.2%
Awards
164
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 50.0%Partially fav. 9.4%Denied 40.6%
Other ALJs at FORT WORTH (6)
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