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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Grimes, James K.
FLORENCE Stable
-13.5 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge43.8%
FLORENCE49.8%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
304
Fully favorable
117
38.5%
Partially favorable
16
5.3%
Denials
171
56.3%
Total dispositions
344
Dismissals
40
11.6%
Awards
133
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 38.5%Partially fav. 5.3%Denied 56.3%
Other ALJs at FLORENCE (5)
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