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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Ferguson, Jeffrey A

SAVANNAH · primary of 2 offices Stable

-13.4 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge44.4%
SAVANNAH50.6%
National avg57.8%

Figures below are for SAVANNAH, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (SPECIAL REVIEW CADRE).

Total decisions

45

Fully favorable

17

37.8%

Partially favorable

3

6.7%

Denials

25

55.6%

Total dispositions

57

Dismissals

12

21.1%

Awards

20

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav. 37.8%Partially fav. 6.7%Denied 55.6%

Approval rate history

FY2018
72.0%168 dec
FY2019
49.1%495 dec
FY2020
44.4%432 dec
FY2021
52.1%447 dec
FY2022
41.5%304 dec
FY2023
43.5%131 dec
FY2023
54.4%68 dec
FY2024
100.0%2 dec
FY2024
51.7%230 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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