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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

South, Ricky V.

MONTGOMERY Stable

+11.8 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge69.7%
MONTGOMERY68.8%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

290

Fully favorable

201

69.3%

Partially favorable

1

0.3%

Denials

88

30.3%

Total dispositions

342

Dismissals

52

15.2%

Awards

202

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 69.3%Partially fav. 0.3%Denied 30.3%

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