Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Pierce, Katie H

NHC ALBUQUERQUE · primary of 2 officesNew Mexico

-9.5 pts vs national average

48.2%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge48.2%

NHC ALBUQUERQUE53.1%

National avg57.7%

Figures below are for NHC ALBUQUERQUE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (SPECIAL REVIEW CADRE).

Total decisions

Fully favorable

42.4%

Partially favorable

5.9%

Denials

51.8%

Total dispositions

Dismissals

11.5%

Awards

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Denied

Fully fav. 42.4%Partially fav. 5.9%Denied 51.8%

Approval rate history

FY2010

58.4%442 dec

FY2011

63.4%440 dec

FY2012

62.0%476 dec

FY2013

57.3%489 dec

FY2014

56.4%399 dec

FY2015

61.5%449 dec

FY2016

58.5%419 dec

FY2017

63.4%325 dec

FY2018

63.7%328 dec

FY2019

61.7%355 dec

FY2020

60.3%184 dec

FY2021

58.1%93 dec

FY2022

79.3%29 dec

FY2023

28.6%14 dec

FY2024

40.0%5 dec

Above national Below national National avg

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