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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Pierson, William
FORT WAYNE Stable
+1.6 pts vs national average
59.4%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge59.4%
FORT WAYNE58.6%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
335
Fully favorable
164
49.0%
Partially favorable
35
10.4%
Denials
136
40.6%
Total dispositions
374
Dismissals
39
10.4%
Awards
199
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 49.0%Partially fav. 10.4%Denied 40.6%
Other ALJs at FORT WAYNE (2)
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