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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Emerson, Andrew

WASHINGTON Stable

-7.8 pts vs national average

50.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge50.0%
WASHINGTON61.1%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

206

Fully favorable

96

46.6%

Partially favorable

7

3.4%

Denials

103

50.0%

Total dispositions

261

Dismissals

55

21.1%

Awards

103

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 46.6%Partially fav. 3.4%Denied 50.0%

Approval rate history

FY2016
50.0%2 dec
FY2016
54.4%276 dec
Above national Below national National avg

Other ALJs at WASHINGTON (14)

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