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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
MacDonald, James
EVANSTON Stable
+13.7 pts vs national average
71.5%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge71.5%
EVANSTON60.7%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
312
Fully favorable
192
61.5%
Partially favorable
31
9.9%
Denials
89
28.5%
Total dispositions
379
Dismissals
67
17.7%
Awards
223
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 61.5%Partially fav. 9.9%Denied 28.5%
Other ALJs at EVANSTON (6)
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