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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Pierson, William
FORT WAYNE Stable
+2.9 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge60.1%
FORT WAYNE58.6%
National avg57.2%
Total decisions
296
Fully favorable
148
50.0%
Partially favorable
30
10.1%
Denials
118
39.9%
Total dispositions
332
Dismissals
36
10.8%
Awards
178
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 50.0%Partially fav. 10.1%Denied 39.9%
Other ALJs at FORT WAYNE (2)
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