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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Horan, Patrick M.
COLUMBUS · primary of 2 offices Stable
+10.8 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge68.6%
COLUMBUS63.1%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for COLUMBUS, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (OAK PARK).
Total decisions
153
Fully favorable
97
63.4%
Partially favorable
8
5.2%
Denials
48
31.4%
Total dispositions
183
Dismissals
30
16.4%
Awards
105
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 63.4%Partially fav. 5.2%Denied 31.4%
Approval rate history
FY2023
0.0%0 dec
FY2024
60.0%170 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at COLUMBUS (6)
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