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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Costa, Leonard
NEWARK Stable
+3.5 pts vs national average
61.2%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge61.2%
NEWARK56.9%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
263
Fully favorable
140
53.2%
Partially favorable
21
8.0%
Denials
102
38.8%
Total dispositions
316
Dismissals
53
16.8%
Awards
161
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 53.2%Partially fav. 8.0%Denied 38.8%
Other ALJs at NEWARK (9)
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