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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Figures below are for KINGSPORT, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 2 other offices (COLUMBIA SC, PADUCAH).
Total decisions
198
Fully favorable
104
52.5%
Partially favorable
6
3.0%
Denials
88
44.4%
Total dispositions
230
Dismissals
32
13.9%
Awards
110
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 52.5%Partially fav. 3.0%Denied 44.4%
Approval rate history
FY2023
53.5%127 dec
FY2024
56.8%285 dec
Above national Below national National avg
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