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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
MacDonald, James
EVANSTON Stable
+13.9 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge71.1%
EVANSTON61.0%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
270
Fully favorable
162
60.0%
Partially favorable
30
11.1%
Denials
78
28.9%
Total dispositions
327
Dismissals
57
17.4%
Awards
192
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 60.0%Partially fav. 11.1%Denied 28.9%
Other ALJs at EVANSTON (5)
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