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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Patterson, Karen

+22.4 pts vs national average

80.1%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge80.1%
SOUTH JERSEY68.0%
National avg57.7%

Total decisions

432

Fully favorable

290

67.1%

Partially favorable

56

13.0%

Denials

86

19.9%

Total dispositions

487

Dismissals

55

11.3%

Awards

346

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 67.1%Partially fav. 13.0%Denied 19.9%

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