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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
48.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge48.0%
NHC ST LOUIS50.4%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for NHC ST LOUIS, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (OAK PARK).
Total decisions
221
Fully favorable
85
38.5%
Partially favorable
21
9.5%
Denials
115
52.0%
Total dispositions
290
Dismissals
69
23.8%
Awards
106
3-year trend
Stable
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 38.5%Partially fav. 9.5%Denied 52.0%
Approval rate history
FY2018
52.5%162 dec
FY2019
47.5%459 dec
FY2020
45.1%419 dec
FY2021
42.7%337 dec
FY2022
37.5%275 dec
FY2023
44.0%166 dec
FY2024
42.2%230 dec
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Other ALJs at NHC ST LOUIS (6)
Judges in Missouri with the most decisions
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