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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Perry-Dowdell, Leslie

PITTSBURGH Stable

-28.6 pts vs national average

29.2%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge29.2%
PITTSBURGH49.7%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

168

Fully favorable

34

20.2%

Partially favorable

15

8.9%

Denials

119

70.8%

Total dispositions

206

Dismissals

38

18.4%

Awards

49

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 20.2%Partially fav. 8.9%Denied 70.8%

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