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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Oakes, Brian A.
MONTGOMERY Stable
+19.0 pts vs national average
76.8%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge76.8%
MONTGOMERY69.4%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
293
Fully favorable
221
75.4%
Partially favorable
4
1.4%
Denials
68
23.2%
Total dispositions
344
Dismissals
51
14.8%
Awards
225
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 75.4%Partially fav. 1.4%Denied 23.2%
Approval rate history
FY2023
53.1%143 dec
FY2024
44.6%401 dec
Above national Below national National avg
Other ALJs at MONTGOMERY (10)
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