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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
60.3%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge60.3%
JOHNSTOWN58.5%
National avg57.7%
Total decisions
443
Fully favorable
209
47.2%
Partially favorable
58
13.1%
Denials
176
39.7%
Total dispositions
507
Dismissals
64
12.6%
Awards
267
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 47.2%Partially fav. 13.1%Denied 39.7%
Approval rate history
FY2023
52.5%158 dec
FY2024
51.5%462 dec
Above national Below national National avg
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Judges in Pennsylvania with the most decisions
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