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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Laskaris, Bill

CHICAGO Stable

-6.4 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge51.4%
CHICAGO55.8%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

247

Fully favorable

68

27.5%

Partially favorable

59

23.9%

Denials

120

48.6%

Total dispositions

305

Dismissals

58

19.0%

Awards

127

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 27.5%Partially fav. 23.9%Denied 48.6%

Approval rate history

FY2015
100.0%3 dec
FY2016
41.7%218 dec
FY2016
65.1%43 dec
FY2017
42.2%360 dec
FY2018
41.0%380 dec
FY2019
40.3%412 dec
FY2020
43.7%403 dec
FY2021
43.3%335 dec
FY2022
47.2%286 dec
FY2023
53.5%228 dec
FY2024
51.5%386 dec
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