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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Oakes, Brian A.

+19.4 pts vs national average

77.1%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge77.1%
MONTGOMERY69.3%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

349

Fully favorable

263

75.4%

Partially favorable

6

1.7%

Denials

80

22.9%

Total dispositions

412

Dismissals

63

15.3%

Awards

269

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 75.4%Partially fav. 1.7%Denied 22.9%

Approval rate history

FY2023
53.1%143 dec
FY2024
44.6%401 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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