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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Grimes, James K.
FLORENCE Stable
-13.4 pts vs national average
44.3%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge44.3%
FLORENCE49.9%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
334
Fully favorable
130
38.9%
Partially favorable
18
5.4%
Denials
186
55.7%
Total dispositions
381
Dismissals
47
12.3%
Awards
148
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 38.9%Partially fav. 5.4%Denied 55.7%
Other ALJs at FLORENCE (5)
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