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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public
Administrative Law Judge
49.4%lifetime approval
vs baselines
This judge49.4%
NHC ST LOUIS50.4%
National avg57.7%
Figures below are for NHC ST LOUIS, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (ST LOUIS).
Total decisions
245
Fully favorable
85
34.7%
Partially favorable
36
14.7%
Denials
124
50.6%
Total dispositions
307
Dismissals
62
20.2%
Awards
121
3-year trend
Rising
FY2026 decision breakdown
Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 34.7%Partially fav. 14.7%Denied 50.6%
Approval rate history
FY2018
51.9%189 dec
FY2019
46.4%455 dec
FY2020
41.9%406 dec
FY2021
43.3%393 dec
FY2022
39.2%329 dec
FY2023
44.2%240 dec
FY2024
48.8%289 dec
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Other ALJs at NHC ST LOUIS (6)
Judges in Missouri with the most decisions
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