Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Collins, Steven

LOUISVILLEKentucky Stable

-10.2 pts vs national average

47.5%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge47.5%

LOUISVILLE54.2%

National avg57.7%

Total decisions

360

Fully favorable

137

38.1%

Partially favorable

9.4%

Denials

189

52.5%

Total dispositions

417

Dismissals

13.7%

Awards

171

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Partial

Denied

Fully fav. 38.1%Partially fav. 9.4%Denied 52.5%

Approval rate history

FY2015

45.9%85 dec

FY2016

37.9%327 dec

FY2017

47.1%397 dec

FY2018

44.0%411 dec

FY2019

42.8%465 dec

FY2020

47.7%384 dec

FY2021

47.0%345 dec

FY2022

43.0%305 dec

FY2023

44.9%256 dec

FY2024

44.0%334 dec

Above national Below national National avg

Other ALJs at LOUISVILLE (6)

Hall, Brandie
206 dec68.4%
Brock, Susan
393 dec62.3%
Foster, Stacey
370 dec61.1%
Pickett, Dennis Lyndell
374 dec50.3%
Zuber, William C
389 dec44.7%
McDaniel, Candace
340 dec44.7%

Judges in Kentucky with the most decisions

Appleton, Stacy
MIDDLESBORO426 dec
Saragas, Antony
LEXINGTON422 dec
Turner, Marty
PADUCAH417 dec
Crocker, Boyce
LEXINGTON409 dec
Holsclaw, Greg
LEXINGTON406 dec

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