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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Petersen, Craig
SAVANNAH Stable
-15.6 pts vs national average
42.2%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge42.2%
SAVANNAH50.8%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
372
Fully favorable
122
32.8%
Partially favorable
35
9.4%
Denials
215
57.8%
Total dispositions
440
Dismissals
68
15.5%
Awards
157
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 32.8%Partially fav. 9.4%Denied 57.8%
Other ALJs at SAVANNAH (4)
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