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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Oakes, Brian A.
MONTGOMERY Stable
+18.3 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge76.1%
MONTGOMERY68.8%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
259
Fully favorable
193
74.5%
Partially favorable
4
1.5%
Denials
62
23.9%
Total dispositions
302
Dismissals
43
14.2%
Awards
197
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 74.5%Partially fav. 1.5%Denied 23.9%
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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