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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Figures below are for DETROIT, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (MINNEAPOLIS).
Total decisions
29
Fully favorable
13
44.8%
Partially favorable
2
6.9%
Denials
14
48.3%
Total dispositions
32
Dismissals
3
9.4%
Awards
15
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav. 44.8%Partially fav. 6.9%Denied 48.3%
Approval rate history
FY2010
57.0%533 dec
FY2011
43.9%488 dec
FY2012
43.6%404 dec
FY2013
44.7%427 dec
FY2014
49.0%210 dec
FY2015
46.3%82 dec
FY2016
55.3%47 dec
FY2017
60.0%140 dec
FY2018
49.0%147 dec
FY2019
50.9%169 dec
FY2020
46.9%32 dec
FY2022
100.0%1 dec
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