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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Lough, Sarah
MINNEAPOLIS · primary of 2 offices Stable
+0.1 pts vs national average
57.9%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge57.9%
MINNEAPOLIS53.4%
National avg57.8%
Figures below are for MINNEAPOLIS, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ALBUQUERQUE).
Total decisions
273
Fully favorable
124
45.4%
Partially favorable
34
12.5%
Denials
115
42.1%
Total dispositions
315
Dismissals
42
13.3%
Awards
158
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 45.4%Partially fav. 12.5%Denied 42.1%
Other ALJs at MINNEAPOLIS (11)
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