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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Dawson, Matthew

OMAHANebraska Stable

-13.5 pts vs national average

44.2%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge44.2%
OMAHA50.0%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

335

Fully favorable

132

39.4%

Partially favorable

16

4.8%

Denials

187

55.8%

Total dispositions

394

Dismissals

59

15.0%

Awards

148

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 39.4%Partially fav. 4.8%Denied 55.8%

Approval rate history

FY2018
34.5%113 dec
FY2019
34.4%482 dec
FY2020
43.3%321 dec
FY2021
33.1%136 dec
FY2022
48.5%101 dec
FY2023
43.3%312 dec
FY2024
50.1%337 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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