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Updated July 2026 · SSA Public

Administrative Law Judge

Thomason, Samuel

DALLAS NORTH OHO · primary of 2 officesTexas

+6.7 pts vs national average

64.5%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge64.5%
DALLAS NORTH OHO63.3%
National avg57.7%

Figures below are for DALLAS NORTH OHO, this judge’s busiest office. They also have records at 1 other office (SHREVEPORT).

Total decisions

256

Fully favorable

137

53.5%

Partially favorable

28

10.9%

Denials

91

35.5%

Total dispositions

302

Dismissals

46

15.2%

Awards

165

FY2026 decision breakdown

Fully fav.
Partial
Denied
Fully fav. 53.5%Partially fav. 10.9%Denied 35.5%

Approval rate history

FY2023
70.9%117 dec
FY2024
63.7%386 dec
Above national Below national National avg

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