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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Patterson, Karen
SOUTH JERSEY Stable
+23.5 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge81.3%
SOUTH JERSEY68.8%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
342
Fully favorable
232
67.8%
Partially favorable
46
13.5%
Denials
64
18.7%
Total dispositions
380
Dismissals
38
10.0%
Awards
278
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 67.8%Partially fav. 13.5%Denied 18.7%
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