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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
Soltes, Andrew
ALBANY Stable
-5.7 pts vs national average
52.1%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge52.1%
ALBANY59.0%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
286
Fully favorable
91
31.8%
Partially favorable
58
20.3%
Denials
137
47.9%
Total dispositions
330
Dismissals
44
13.3%
Awards
149
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 31.8%Partially fav. 20.3%Denied 47.9%
Other ALJs at ALBANY (9)
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