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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Lough, Sarah
MINNEAPOLIS · primary of 2 offices Stable
-0.6 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge57.2%
MINNEAPOLIS50.5%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for MINNEAPOLIS, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ALBUQUERQUE).
Total decisions
236
Fully favorable
105
44.5%
Partially favorable
30
12.7%
Denials
101
42.8%
Total dispositions
278
Dismissals
42
15.1%
Awards
135
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 44.5%Partially fav. 12.7%Denied 42.8%
Other ALJs at MINNEAPOLIS (10)
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