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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
McDaniel, Candace
LOUISVILLE Stable
-14.5 pts vs national average
43.2%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge43.2%
LOUISVILLE52.9%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
296
Fully favorable
91
30.7%
Partially favorable
37
12.5%
Denials
168
56.8%
Total dispositions
348
Dismissals
52
14.9%
Awards
128
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 30.7%Partially fav. 12.5%Denied 56.8%
Other ALJs at LOUISVILLE (6)
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