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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Hess, Thaddeus J.
GREENVILLE Stable
+9.1 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge66.9%
GREENVILLE58.9%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
381
Fully favorable
218
57.2%
Partially favorable
37
9.7%
Denials
126
33.1%
Total dispositions
441
Dismissals
60
13.6%
Awards
255
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 57.2%Partially fav. 9.7%Denied 33.1%
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