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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
58.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge58.0%
MINNEAPOLIS53.8%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for MINNEAPOLIS, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ALBUQUERQUE).
Total decisions
274
Fully favorable
125
45.6%
Partially favorable
34
12.4%
Denials
115
42.0%
Total dispositions
316
Dismissals
42
13.3%
Awards
159
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 45.6%Partially fav. 12.4%Denied 42.0%
Other ALJs at MINNEAPOLIS (11)
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