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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Dawson, Matthew
OMAHA Stable
-12.0 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge45.2%
OMAHA49.0%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
283
Fully favorable
113
39.9%
Partially favorable
15
5.3%
Denials
155
54.8%
Total dispositions
334
Dismissals
51
15.3%
Awards
128
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 39.9%Partially fav. 5.3%Denied 54.8%
Other ALJs at OMAHA (5)
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