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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Teehan, Sean

BOSTON Stable

-20.6 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge37.2%
BOSTON53.5%
National avg57.8%

Total decisions

215

Fully favorable

64

29.8%

Partially favorable

16

7.4%

Denials

135

62.8%

Total dispositions

259

Dismissals

44

17.0%

Awards

80

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Denied
Fully fav. 29.8%Partially fav. 7.4%Denied 62.8%

Approval rate history

FY2010
71.4%500 dec
FY2011
53.3%424 dec
FY2012
37.2%360 dec
FY2013
33.1%368 dec
FY2014
35.7%325 dec
FY2015
44.0%323 dec
FY2016
44.7%311 dec
FY2017
39.5%294 dec
FY2018
33.9%307 dec
FY2019
40.1%299 dec
FY2020
39.1%253 dec
FY2021
35.8%215 dec
FY2022
32.5%255 dec
FY2023
36.9%241 dec
FY2024
36.5%249 dec
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