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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Howard, Charles R.

KINGSPORT Stable

+7.2 pts vs national average

65.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge65.0%
KINGSPORT56.3%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

374

Fully favorable

229

61.2%

Partially favorable

14

3.7%

Denials

131

35.0%

Total dispositions

441

Dismissals

67

15.2%

Awards

243

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 61.2%Partially fav. 3.7%Denied 35.0%

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