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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Downs, Amber

TAMPA OHO Stable

-17.8 pts vs national average

40.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge40.0%
TAMPA OHO59.0%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

60

Fully favorable

22

36.7%

Partially favorable

2

3.3%

Denials

36

60.0%

Total dispositions

73

Dismissals

13

17.8%

Awards

24

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Denied
Fully fav. 36.7%Partially fav. 3.3%Denied 60.0%

Approval rate history

FY2015
44.9%156 dec
FY2015
40.0%5 dec
FY2016
34.0%47 dec
FY2016
33.7%252 dec
FY2017
37.8%312 dec
FY2018
31.0%422 dec
FY2019
32.7%401 dec
FY2020
24.3%276 dec
FY2021
24.9%342 dec
FY2022
30.4%276 dec
FY2023
30.9%201 dec
FY2024
30.6%245 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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