Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Contorer, Beth

OAK PARK · primary of 2 officesIllinois Stable

+24.7 pts vs national average

82.4%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge82.4%

OAK PARK65.7%

National avg57.7%

Figures below are for OAK PARK, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (MINNEAPOLIS).

Total decisions

336

Fully favorable

259

77.1%

Partially favorable

5.4%

Denials

17.6%

Total dispositions

391

Dismissals

14.1%

Awards

277

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Denied

Fully fav. 77.1%Partially fav. 5.4%Denied 17.6%

Approval rate history

FY2010

80.9%341 dec

FY2011

75.1%449 dec

FY2012

75.3%474 dec

FY2013

72.5%448 dec

FY2014

77.7%444 dec

FY2015

77.6%429 dec

FY2016

75.7%292 dec

FY2017

82.4%262 dec

FY2018

77.0%344 dec

FY2019

75.4%435 dec

FY2020

79.2%312 dec

FY2021

77.6%237 dec

FY2022

75.5%188 dec

FY2023

76.6%304 dec

FY2024

77.5%346 dec

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