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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Dawson, Matthew
OMAHA Stable
-13.3 pts vs national average
44.5%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge44.5%
OMAHA50.0%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
299
Fully favorable
117
39.1%
Partially favorable
16
5.4%
Denials
166
55.5%
Total dispositions
355
Dismissals
56
15.8%
Awards
133
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 39.1%Partially fav. 5.4%Denied 55.5%
Other ALJs at OMAHA (5)
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