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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Patterson, Karen
SOUTH JERSEY Stable
+23.7 pts vs national average
81.5%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge81.5%
SOUTH JERSEY68.8%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
367
Fully favorable
250
68.1%
Partially favorable
49
13.4%
Denials
68
18.5%
Total dispositions
413
Dismissals
46
11.1%
Awards
299
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 68.1%Partially fav. 13.4%Denied 18.5%
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