Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Thawley, John A

FAYETTEVILLE NC · primary of 2 officesNorth Carolina Stable

+25.1 pts vs national average

82.8%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge82.8%

FAYETTEVILLE NC68.0%

National avg57.7%

Figures below are for FAYETTEVILLE NC, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (MIAMI OHO).

Total decisions

233

Fully favorable

185

79.4%

Partially favorable

3.4%

Denials

17.2%

Total dispositions

285

Dismissals

18.2%

Awards

193

3-year trend

Stable

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Denied

Fully fav. 79.4%Partially fav. 3.4%Denied 17.2%

Approval rate history

FY2010

61.7%452 dec

FY2011

52.4%483 dec

FY2012

61.7%193 dec

FY2013

56.5%336 dec

FY2014

56.9%290 dec

FY2015

68.6%353 dec

FY2016

64.3%319 dec

FY2017

62.5%269 dec

FY2018

68.2%255 dec

FY2019

67.3%336 dec

FY2020

73.9%352 dec

FY2021

76.8%315 dec

FY2022

81.7%241 dec

FY2023

75.7%304 dec

FY2024

84.6%324 dec

Above national Below national National avg

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