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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
55.9%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge55.9%
FLORENCE49.7%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for FLORENCE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (CHATTANOOGA).
Total decisions
195
Fully favorable
101
51.8%
Partially favorable
8
4.1%
Denials
86
44.1%
Total dispositions
240
Dismissals
45
18.8%
Awards
109
3-year trend
Stable
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 51.8%Partially fav. 4.1%Denied 44.1%
Approval rate history
FY2018
57.0%142 dec
FY2019
54.6%460 dec
FY2020
68.9%428 dec
FY2021
60.3%300 dec
FY2022
59.8%311 dec
FY2023
63.8%235 dec
FY2024
57.6%262 dec
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