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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Pottinger, John A.
KINGSPORT Stable
+2.9 pts vs national average
60.7%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge60.7%
KINGSPORT56.3%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
356
Fully favorable
200
56.2%
Partially favorable
16
4.5%
Denials
140
39.3%
Total dispositions
393
Dismissals
37
9.4%
Awards
216
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 56.2%Partially fav. 4.5%Denied 39.3%
Other ALJs at KINGSPORT (7)
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