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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Jacobson, Joseph

MADISON Stable

+18.4 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge75.6%
MADISON61.0%
National avg57.2%

Total decisions

279

Fully favorable

200

71.7%

Partially favorable

11

3.9%

Denials

68

24.4%

Total dispositions

311

Dismissals

32

10.3%

Awards

211

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 71.7%Partially fav. 3.9%Denied 24.4%

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