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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Guida, Richard
HARRISBURG Stable
-33.5 pts vs national average
24.3%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge24.3%
HARRISBURG46.6%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
367
Fully favorable
76
20.7%
Partially favorable
13
3.5%
Denials
278
75.7%
Total dispositions
429
Dismissals
62
14.5%
Awards
89
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 20.7%Partially fav. 3.5%Denied 75.7%
Approval rate history
FY2016
32.5%305 dec
FY2016
30.9%168 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at HARRISBURG (5)
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