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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

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