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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
81.9%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge81.9%
LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN70.3%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (SACRAMENTO).
Total decisions
171
Fully favorable
126
73.7%
Partially favorable
14
8.2%
Denials
31
18.1%
Total dispositions
199
Dismissals
28
14.1%
Awards
140
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 73.7%Partially fav. 8.2%Denied 18.1%
Approval rate history
FY2023
73.8%107 dec
FY2024
67.5%437 dec
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