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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Figures below are for KNOXVILLE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 2 other offices (COLUMBIA SC, MIAMI OHO).
Total decisions
129
Fully favorable
97
75.2%
Partially favorable
5
3.9%
Denials
27
20.9%
Total dispositions
158
Dismissals
29
18.4%
Awards
102
3-year trend
Rising
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Fully fav. 75.2%Partially fav. 3.9%Denied 20.9%
Approval rate history
FY2018
76.1%155 dec
FY2019
61.7%452 dec
FY2020
68.2%381 dec
FY2021
60.7%234 dec
FY2022
66.4%253 dec
FY2023
78.6%224 dec
FY2024
76.4%250 dec
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