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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Hannan, Bonnie

WASHINGTON · primary of 2 officesDistrict of Columbia Trending up

-3.2 pts vs national average

54.5%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge54.5%
WASHINGTON60.8%
National avg57.7%

Figures below are for WASHINGTON, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (NHC FALLS CHURCH).

Total decisions

345

Fully favorable

159

46.1%

Partially favorable

29

8.4%

Denials

157

45.5%

Total dispositions

396

Dismissals

51

12.9%

Awards

188

3-year trend

Rising

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 46.1%Partially fav. 8.4%Denied 45.5%

Approval rate history

FY2015
43.2%95 dec
FY2016
41.9%401 dec
FY2017
47.8%295 dec
FY2018
37.5%395 dec
FY2019
42.6%401 dec
FY2020
48.8%379 dec
FY2021
46.5%299 dec
FY2022
50.0%274 dec
FY2023
53.1%160 dec
FY2024
58.0%162 dec
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Other ALJs at WASHINGTON (14)

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