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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Daniels Smoke, Stephanie

-7.4 pts vs national average

50.3%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge50.3%
ALEXANDRIA54.1%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

330

Fully favorable

139

42.1%

Partially favorable

27

8.2%

Denials

164

49.7%

Total dispositions

407

Dismissals

77

18.9%

Awards

166

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 42.1%Partially fav. 8.2%Denied 49.7%

Approval rate history

FY2023
36.0%89 dec
FY2024
57.8%384 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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