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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Costa, Leonard
NEWARK Stable
+3.3 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge60.5%
NEWARK56.8%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
233
Fully favorable
123
52.8%
Partially favorable
18
7.7%
Denials
92
39.5%
Total dispositions
279
Dismissals
46
16.5%
Awards
141
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 52.8%Partially fav. 7.7%Denied 39.5%
Other ALJs at NEWARK (9)
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