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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Emerson, Andrew

WASHINGTONDistrict of Columbia Stable

-7.1 pts vs national average

50.6%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge50.6%
WASHINGTON60.8%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

239

Fully favorable

112

46.9%

Partially favorable

9

3.8%

Denials

118

49.4%

Total dispositions

311

Dismissals

72

23.2%

Awards

121

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 46.9%Partially fav. 3.8%Denied 49.4%

Approval rate history

FY2010
71.2%66 dec
FY2011
62.4%399 dec
FY2012
59.4%421 dec
FY2013
56.0%402 dec
FY2014
45.8%319 dec
FY2015
52.6%312 dec
FY2016
54.3%278 dec
FY2017
56.6%272 dec
FY2018
53.9%293 dec
FY2019
51.3%320 dec
FY2020
53.1%294 dec
FY2021
41.8%316 dec
FY2022
45.3%225 dec
FY2023
49.7%187 dec
FY2024
49.1%267 dec
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