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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Chaykin, Benjamin

WASHINGTONDistrict of Columbia Stable

+6.8 pts vs national average

64.5%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge64.5%
WASHINGTON60.8%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

313

Fully favorable

150

47.9%

Partially favorable

52

16.6%

Denials

111

35.5%

Total dispositions

419

Dismissals

106

25.3%

Awards

202

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 47.9%Partially fav. 16.6%Denied 35.5%

Approval rate history

FY2015
50.9%55 dec
FY2016
44.5%402 dec
FY2017
50.7%414 dec
FY2018
48.0%435 dec
FY2019
48.5%445 dec
FY2020
48.6%393 dec
FY2021
52.7%296 dec
FY2022
50.8%319 dec
FY2023
50.0%208 dec
FY2024
52.1%236 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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