Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Spangler, Todd

KNOXVILLE · primary of 3 officesTennessee Stable

-5.0 pts vs national average

52.7%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge52.7%

KNOXVILLE47.9%

National avg57.7%

Figures below are for KNOXVILLE, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 2 other offices (COLUMBIA SC, MIDDLESBORO).

Total decisions

201

Fully favorable

45.8%

Partially favorable

7.0%

Denials

47.3%

Total dispositions

237

Dismissals

15.2%

Awards

106

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Denied

Fully fav. 45.8%Partially fav. 7.0%Denied 47.3%

Approval rate history

FY2010

56.0%616 dec

FY2011

50.8%579 dec

FY2012

48.9%538 dec

FY2013

48.1%501 dec

FY2014

42.1%567 dec

FY2015

45.5%415 dec

FY2016

50.3%364 dec

FY2017

56.0%291 dec

FY2018

46.5%381 dec

FY2019

50.8%402 dec

FY2020

49.4%385 dec

FY2021

50.0%176 dec

FY2022

46.5%170 dec

FY2023

40.1%162 dec

FY2024

43.5%214 dec

Above national Below national National avg

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