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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Ferguson, Jeffrey A
SAVANNAH · primary of 2 offices Stable
-16.3 pts vs national average
41.5%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge41.5%
SAVANNAH50.8%
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
53
Fully favorable
19
35.8%
Partially favorable
3
5.7%
Denials
31
58.5%
Total dispositions
65
Dismissals
12
18.5%
Awards
22
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Denied
Fully fav. 35.8%Partially fav. 5.7%Denied 58.5%
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
Other ALJs at SAVANNAH (4)
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