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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
66.2%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge66.2%
ATLANTA DOWNTOWN67.9%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for ATLANTA DOWNTOWN, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 3 other offices (CHATTANOOGA, COLUMBIA SC, MIAMI OHO).
Total decisions
231
Fully favorable
129
55.8%
Partially favorable
24
10.4%
Denials
78
33.8%
Total dispositions
297
Dismissals
66
22.2%
Awards
153
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 55.8%Partially fav. 10.4%Denied 33.8%
Approval rate history
FY2023
57.5%146 dec
FY2024
59.8%373 dec
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