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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Pottinger, John A.
KINGSPORT Stable
+3.9 pts vs national average
0.0%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge61.7%
KINGSPORT56.3%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
311
Fully favorable
177
56.9%
Partially favorable
15
4.8%
Denials
119
38.3%
Total dispositions
344
Dismissals
33
9.6%
Awards
192
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 56.9%Partially fav. 4.8%Denied 38.3%
Other ALJs at KINGSPORT (7)
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