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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Foster, Nicolas R.
RICHMOND Stable
-10.9 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge47.0%
RICHMOND46.4%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
279
Fully favorable
108
38.7%
Partially favorable
23
8.2%
Denials
148
53.0%
Total dispositions
348
Dismissals
69
19.8%
Awards
131
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 38.7%Partially fav. 8.2%Denied 53.0%
Other ALJs at RICHMOND (4)
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