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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
South, Ricky V.
MONTGOMERY Stable
+12.9 pts vs national average
70.6%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge70.6%
MONTGOMERY69.4%
National avg57.8%
Total decisions
344
Fully favorable
240
69.8%
Partially favorable
3
0.9%
Denials
101
29.4%
Total dispositions
402
Dismissals
58
14.4%
Awards
243
3-year trend
Stable
FY2025 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 69.8%Partially fav. 0.9%Denied 29.4%
Other ALJs at MONTGOMERY (10)
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