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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Plucker, Nathaniel

ST LOUIS Stable

+5.7 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge63.6%
ST LOUIS50.5%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

107

Fully favorable

52

48.6%

Partially favorable

16

15.0%

Denials

39

36.4%

Total dispositions

131

Dismissals

24

18.3%

Awards

68

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 48.6%Partially fav. 15.0%Denied 36.4%

Approval rate history

FY2015
48.2%56 dec
FY2015
51.9%206 dec
FY2016
51.0%390 dec
FY2017
51.0%392 dec
FY2018
56.0%327 dec
FY2019
51.8%367 dec
FY2020
53.8%264 dec
FY2021
52.9%191 dec
FY2022
55.3%94 dec
FY2023
60.3%116 dec
FY2024
58.7%150 dec
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