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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Foster, Nicolas R.
RICHMOND Stable
-10.9 pts vs national average
46.8%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge46.8%
RICHMOND46.4%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
314
Fully favorable
121
38.5%
Partially favorable
26
8.3%
Denials
167
53.2%
Total dispositions
391
Dismissals
77
19.7%
Awards
147
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 38.5%Partially fav. 8.3%Denied 53.2%
Other ALJs at RICHMOND (4)
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